Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was taken offline after artillery fire damaged power transmission lines, cutting electricity to large portions of the grid including Kherson.
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Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was taken offline after artillery fire damaged power transmission lines, cutting electricity to large portions of the grid including Kherson.
IAEA delayed a planned rotation of personnel to the ZNPP due to security concerns.
The Russian attack targeted the city's energy infrastructure
Russian forces targeted energy infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia.
17 strikes were recorded over the course of an hour, 'the largest number' since Russia invaded nearly one year ago
Emergency shutdowns have been implemented in many regions due to the attack.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:30.984Z
Source story: day-185a-2023-02-13