Key Facts

• The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine started repairs on its external power lines after a four-week outage.
• Ceasefire zones were established between Ukrainian and Russian forces to allow the repair work.
• The IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed the start of repairs on a social media platform.
• The plant is under Russian control since early in the invasion but relies on power to cool its reactors even though it's not currently operating.
• Diesel generators have been keeping the plant stable since the last power line was damaged on September 23.
• Repairs involve restoring main and backup power lines in two phases with established ceasefire zones.
• Talks included meetings with both Ukrainian and Russian officials, involving President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
• The IAEA has warned of possible nuclear incidents if power is not reliably restored.