IAEA resumed repairs of power supply to the Zaporizhzhia NPP: how it will affect safety.

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi reported that after a four-week break, work has resumed on repairing damaged power lines that supply electricity to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). The repairs became possible due to the establishment of local ceasefire zones, allowing work at the plant to continue.

The importance of restoring power supply

According to inkorr.com: Restoring power supply is critical for nuclear safety. According to Grossi, both sides have cooperated constructively with the IAEA to implement a comprehensive repair plan for the power lines and ensure the safe operation of the ZNPP.

The plant is under threat

It should be noted that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been in blackout mode for three weeks, posing a serious threat to nuclear safety. Russia deliberately disconnected the plant from the Ukrainian energy system, attempting to connect it to the Russian power grid — actions that have no precedent in the history of nuclear energy.

International reaction

Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha noted that this is not only an attempt to appropriate a Ukrainian nuclear facility but also a violation of internationally recognized nuclear safety standards. Ukraine calls on the international community to recognize these actions by Russia as illegal and dangerous, and the IAEA — to pressure Moscow to stop its manipulations at the plant and return it under the control of its rightful owner — Ukraine.

In summary, it is important to emphasize that stable power supply is critical for ensuring nuclear safety. The resumption of repair work on the power lines became possible due to the cooperation of all parties and the efforts of the IAEA. At the same time, Ukraine continues to call for active international actions in response to Russia's aggression against the ZNPP, emphasizing the need to adhere to all nuclear safety standards.