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WorldZaporozhye nuclear plant loses external power, switches to diesel generators

The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant says it has completely lost external power after damage triggered the shutdown of the 330-kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 line. Its units were switched to backup diesel generators. Officials report no safety-system malfunctions and say radiation levels remain within natural background limits while staff monitor the facility.

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TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-20 07:45Original

Zaporozhye nuclear plant loses external power, switches to diesel generators
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