Disconnecting ZNPP from the power grid
British edition The Guardian reported that after the emergency shutdown Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant from the power grid on 23 September, and its connection has not yet been restored.
Security risk
The lack of a stable power supply poses a serious threat to the operation of cooling systems. According to experts, this creates a risk of an emergency with potential consequences for the whole of Europe.
IAEA expresses concern
Representatives IAEA have repeatedly stressed that ZNPP needs a constant power supply to ensure safe operation of the reactors. Any outage increases the likelihood of an incident.
Context.
Zaporizhzhia NPP, which is the largest in Europe, has been under Russian occupation since March 2022. Since then, the plant has repeatedly shut down due to shelling and power outages.
Conclusion.
Long-term disconnection of ZNPP from the power grid creates a real the threat of a nuclear disaster. The international community is calling on Russia to stop its actions that endanger the security of Europe.
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