The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was disconnected from the Ukrainian electricity grid for a record 120 hours after Russian troops struck a power line on Sept. 23.
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The ZNPP has been disconnected from the Ukrainian electricity grid for a record 120 hours
This marks the longest loss of power to the plant since Russian attack and occupation in 2022
The cooling systems at the Zaporizhzhia NPP run on diesel generators, but due to the fuel crisis in the temporarily occupied territories, their operation is under threat.
The occupiers cannot ensure the operation of diesel generators due to a lack of fuel and chaos in logistics.
Depletion of diesel reserves could lead to a shutdown of cooling, overheating of reactors and melting of nuclear fuel.
The responsibility for the risk of a nuclear disaster lies with the Russian Federation, which has violated all international norms.
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