Power Restored at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Following Ceasefire for Repairs
Ceasefire Enables Restoration of Power at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Restoration of Ferrosplavnaya-1 Power Line
MOSCOW, June 6 (Reuters) - The Russian-installed management of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant said on Saturday that it had restored the Ferrosplavnaya-1 power line, which supplies electricity to the plant.
"All systems and equipment at the ZNPP are operating normally," the management said via its Telegram channel.
Ceasefire Agreement and Repair Efforts
Role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
A temporary local ceasefire, brokered by the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), was declared on Friday to allow repairs to the power line.
Alleged Ceasefire Violations
A few hours after the incident was reported, the Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom accused Ukraine of deliberately violating the ceasefire through a drone attack that left at least three people injured.
Background and Ongoing Risks
History of the Zaporizhzhia Plant
The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest with six reactors, was seized by Russian troops in the early weeks of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Each side has since accused the other of undertaking military actions to compromise nuclear safety.
Power Supply and Nuclear Safety Concerns
The plant generates no electricity, but needs external power to ensure that nuclear fuel at the site does not overheat.
Frequency of Ceasefires for Repairs
The latest ceasefire was the sixth negotiated since late last year to carry out repairs to the power lines.
(Reporting by Anastasia Lyrchikova, Editing by Louise Heavens)
