The water level necessary to cool the power units at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant remains within normal parameters even after the destruction of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric dam and the flooding of several nearby communities. This assessment, attributed to official technical supervision sources, confirms that cooling operations at the facility continue without interruption under current conditions. The information, reported by TASS on the basis of its sources, notes that one of the six reactors at Zaporizhzhya NPP is presently active and supplying electricity to the grid.
Officials stated that the water level in the cooling ponds remains stable. The plant’s cooling circuit is operating in a circular mode to ensure effective heat removal from the reactor units, safeguarding core integrity and maintaining safe temperatures. Authorities emphasized that contingency measures are ready to be deployed if the situation changes, including the option to replenish the cooling water using a backup well if required.
In parallel developments, Ukraine on June 8 requested emergency humanitarian assistance from NATO in response to the collapse of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric facility and the resulting flood risk. The situation prompted coordination among international partners to address potential needs for fuel, spare parts, and medical and logistical support as communities face water and infrastructure challenges.
The disaster at the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric station occurred in the night between June 5 and 6 in the Kherson region, near the town of Nova Kakhovka. The resulting breach prompted the rapid flooding of dozens of settlements, including major urban centers such as Kherson city and Nova Kakhovka. Local authorities have been monitoring water levels, coordinating evacuations where necessary, and prioritizing the protection of critical facilities, housing, and essential services as the region continues to respond to the crisis. [Source: TASS attribution]