New Images Show Russia Building Along 'Highway of Death' To Nuclear Plant
Summary
Russia is building a new power line to connect the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to its own electricity grid. This effort aims to keep control of the nuclear site, which is located in a conflict zone in southern Ukraine and has seen recent attacks that have damaged parts of the power infrastructure.Key Facts
- Russia is constructing an electricity transmission line to link Europe’s largest nuclear plant (Zaporizhzhia) to the Russian power grid.
- Satellite images show the line runs near a road called the "highway of death," known for drone attacks on Russian forces.
- The plant is still operated by Ukrainians but is controlled by Russian forces since early 2022.
- The nuclear plant needs off-site power to stay safe, but attacks have cut power multiple times since the conflict began.
- Before the war, the plant had 10 power lines; now, only one remains operational.
- Russia intends to restart at least one reactor once the plant is connected to its grid.
- Construction of the new line was disrupted by Ukrainian drone attacks targeting substations.
- The power line may also support Russian military operations in occupied southern Ukraine.
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