# Zaporozhye nuclear plant loses external power, switches to diesel generators

https://mins.news/en/item/27046

- TASS, 2026-08-20 07:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2175473

> 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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