Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is in a critical situation due to being without power for seven days. The plant, which is under Russian control, is operating on emergency diesel generators after being cut off from the electricity network. The International Atomic Energy Agency is working with both Ukraine and Russia to restore power.
Key Facts
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned about the critical state of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
- The plant has been without power for seven days.
- A diesel generator at the plant has stopped working, which is crucial for safety.
- The power outage resulted from Russian shelling, according to Ukraine.
- The plant is the largest in Europe and needs power for its safety systems.
- The plant, occupied by Russia, is being powered by emergency generators.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency is trying to restore power by engaging with both Ukraine and Russia.
- There is no immediate danger, but continuous generator use is not sustainable for nuclear safety.
