The power supply of the Chernobyl NPP was damaged, causing it to lose power with diesel generator backup systems only having enough fuel for 48 hours of cooling operations.
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the power supply of the Chernobyl NPP was damaged, it had lost power, and the diesel generator backup systems only had enough fuel to support cooling operations for 48 hours
Chornobyl nuclear power plant was left without electricity due to actions of Russian troops
Fighting is still under way, making it currently impossible to repair and restore power
Chornobyl nuclear power plant was disconnected from power following Russian attack
Chornobyl power plant needs electricity to cool down spent fuel
Radioactive substances can be released into the environment if spent fuel is heated
Connection to power cannot be restored while fighting is ongoing
The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is completely disconnected from the power grid due to enemy actions.
Combat operations prevent repair work and the resumption of energy supply at the station.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:05.459Z
Source story: 3857463-russian-troops-withdrawal-from-chornobyl-exclusion-zone-two-years-later