Ukraine-Controlled Areas Report Power Supply Disruptions at Zaporizhzhia NPP
Areas within Ukrainian control have reportedly lost electricity supply from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Energodar authorities announced on its Telegram channel that the outage was caused by technical difficulties in the power line.
Experts are addressing the issue on a power line previously damaged by shelling attributed to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Two faults were identified on lines 330 and 750. On-site engineers note that the output from the plant’s power units fluctuates depending on their operational conditions.
Officials stated that the 5th and 6th power units remain operational, delivering a total capacity of 900 to 1000 MW while radiation readings remain within normal limits.
According to Vladimir Rogov, head of the local administration, an incident occurred about 400 meters east of the Zaporizhzhia NPP near the second and third units. The Dnieper power line was reported as damaged. The plant reportedly shifted to powering its own needs, with two units continuing to operate and no critical damage detected. The radiation background was described as normal and the plant was functioning in a standard mode.
Incidents involving bombardments with heavy weapons targeting the Zaporizhzhia NPP and Energodar forces have become more frequent. The Ministry of Defense has stated that Ukrainian forces are attempting to seize the facility. For example, on a September night an operation was announced involving surface vessels and a landing force.
Russian authorities reported that air and sea defense units neutralized a significant portion of the attack, destroying dozens of boats and boats and preventing a broader landing. The remaining vessels reportedly retreated toward the Ukrainian shore.
Following the incident, the Ministry of Defense reported that Russian forces expanded the strike to nearby settlements along the coast, resulting in casualties among Ukrainian forces, including foreign mercenaries, and injuries to others.
On September 1, as a mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency approached the Zaporizhzhia NPP, Ukrainian forces attempted a landing near the plant from the reservoir side. The mission spent several hours at a border checkpoint before attempting to enter the Russian-controlled area.
Representatives from the IAEA, led by Director General Rafael Grossi, stated that the plant’s condition remains a concern amid escalating fighting in the region. Grossi held conversations with Energodar residents who urged an end to provocations against the nuclear facility.
IAEA affiliates planned to stay on site through September 5, with two agency personnel scheduled to depart permanently. On the Russian side, the stance was that the facility remained calm, with officials noting no new attacks and affirming a stable situation in Energodar according to Vladimir Rogov, a member of the regional administration’s main council.
This report consolidates statements from the regional authorities, the ministry, and international observers to present a broad view of recent developments around the Zaporizhzhia complex and the surrounding area. Attribution: regional authorities, official ministry releases, and International Atomic Energy Agency statements.