According to the press service of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhia NPP (ZNPP), the armed forces of Ukraine damaged the communication line between the open switchgear of the nuclear and thermal power plants. “As a result of this damage, the Ferrosplavnaya-1 power line is not supplying power to the station.” they said.
As a result, the external power supply to the station is provided only by the Dneprovskaya power line and specialists are investigating the exact location of the damage and the amount of work required. Repairs will begin as soon as the operational situation allows. ZNPP said the two high-voltage power supply lines significantly increase the stability of the plant’s power system. The early return of the second line is also crucial for ensuring a reliable heat supply to the plant and the city of Energodar during the winter season.
Zaporozhye regional governor Yevgeny Balitsky said on his Telegram channel: “As a result of the artillery shelling, the communication line between the open switchgear of the nuclear and thermal power plants was damaged.” He added that power from the second power line ensured the safety of the power units and that background radiation was normal.
