Russian soldier guarding The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (File image)
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Energoatom confirmed the development through its Telegram handle. “The actions of the invaders caused a complete disconnection of the (Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant) from the power grid — the first in the history of the plant,” said the state energy operator.
As per Energoatom, fires erupted in the ash pits of a coal power station near the Zaporizhzhia reactor complex. “As a result, the station’s two working power units were disconnected from the network,” said the state energy operator as reported by Reuters.
However, the plant is still being operated by Ukrainian staff. As per Energoatom, the plant was still being supplied with power through a final power line between the plant and the coal power station.
The United Nations expressed grave concerns over the situation at the nuclear power plant. Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to allow independent inspectors to visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.
