Espreso. Global

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant near blackout after Russian strike damages power line

21 November, 2024 Thursday
09:55

A Russian attack has nearly plunged the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant into a blackout, disabling one of its two remaining power lines

client/title.list_title

Ukraine's Ministry of Energy reported the information.

The plant is currently connected to Ukraine's power grid by a single remaining power line. If this last line is disconnected, the Zaporizhzhia station will face another complete blackout.

The Ministry of Energy explains that this is a serious violation of safe operation conditions and threatens to cause an accident.

“For the second time this week, Zaporizhzhia NPP is under a real threat of blackout due to Russian attacks. Today, the IAEA Board of Governors will meet in Vienna, and we insist on the immediate full implementation of the resolution to return the occupied plant under Ukrainian control. This is the only way to guarantee the safe operation of Zaporizhzhia NPP,” said Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko.

  • During the attack on 16 November, Russian troops damaged one of the high-voltage lines at the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP).
Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2025, Friday
17 January
16:00
Updated
Ukraine-Southeast Europe ministerial meeting in Kyiv issues joint communiqué
15:56
Review
Flying nonstop for over two days: inside Penguin drones supporting Ukrainian forces at front
15:35
Exclusive
Ukrainian general names three key strategic targets for Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia
15:12
Russia's inflation surges as Central Bank faces political pressure
14:51
Russian drone attacks Ukrainian Witness filming crew in Zaporizhzhia sector
14:34
BTR-D
Russian forces use sunk BTR-Ds to create river crossings in Kursk
14:27
Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih leaves four dead, several injured
14:15
OPINION
Ukrainian refugees at risk: why is Slovakia threatening to halt aid?
13:33
Ukraine to introduce basic military training in universities
13:11
Exclusive
Russian forces try to surround Velyka Novosilka from almost all directions — military expert
12:54
OPINION
"Deal of the century": grandiose rhetoric, but still missing the mark
12:30
Ukrainian forces hit Russian radar equipment in Belgorod region
12:10
Exclusive
Europe either wakes up this year or becomes Russia’s next target — Ukrainian diplomat
11:50
Exclusive
Russian forces fail to cross Oskil River in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region — Ukrainian officer
11:33
Russia launches drone barrage on Ukraine, injures child in Kyiv
11:13
Russia's attacks cause nearly one-third increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine in 2024
10:55
Russian diplomats gain unauthorized access to restricted UK Parliament area
10:36
Review
New UK agreement: financial aid, deployment of peacekeepers to Ukraine. Serhiy Zgurets’ column
10:13
Ukraine reports 141 combat clashes, halts 53 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk direction
09:54
German FM criticizes Scholz government over €3 billion aid delay to Ukraine
09:32
Russia loses 1,670 soldiers, 13 armored vehicles, 12 tanks in one day of war in Ukraine
2025, Thursday
16 January
21:20
Updated
Zelenskyy responds to Polish presidential candidate opposing Ukraine’s EU, NATO membership
20:54
Exclusive
Moscow unlikely to agree to peacekeepers in Ukraine - Institute of World Policy
20:33
Exclusive
Trust in U.S., West declines among Ukrainians - survey
20:10
Exclusive
Russia struggling to counter Ukrainian strikes on oil depots
19:51
From canal to battlefield: Russia’s push against Chasiv Yar
19:33
Exclusive
Russian forces push to expand foothold toward Borova in Kharkiv region
19:12
Exclusive
Pokrovsk holds strategic value for Putin, but he won't succeed — general Malomuzh
18:51
North Korean troops choose death over capture: military expert explains why
18:30
UN plans to raise $2.6 billion for Ukraine in 2025
18:09
Russian forces launch 31 attacks in Pokrovsk direction, most repelled by AFU
17:50
EU should delay Russia sanctions decision until Trump inauguration, Hungary says
17:30
'Russia will get our response': Zelenskyy on drone attack during meeting with Starmer in Kyiv
17:12
Russia's latest missile strike: spontaneous move or strategic shift?
16:53
Ukrainian Border Guard and Defense Forces halt Russian convoy near border
16:36
Ukraine, U.S. top generals discuss frontline situation in war with Russia
16:12
Exclusive
Why Scholz hesitates to approve €3B aid for Ukraine before election: analyst explains
15:51
Updated
Ukrainian forces strike Liskinskaya oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region
15:50
Ukraine’s air defenses repel Russian drone attack on Kyiv during British PM’s visit
15:35
Ukrainian paratroopers capture 27 Russian soldiers in Russia's Kursk region
More news