nuclear safety concerns
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Deliberately Cutting Power to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant for Grid Reconnection
Oct 13, 2025 10:20 am CST
Ukraine's Foreign Minister alleges Russia intentionally severed power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to connect it to Russia's grid, raising international safety concerns as the facility relies on emergency generators. The IAEA reports efforts to restore external power while both nations exchange accusations over the outage.
Nuclear Safety Threats Escalate as Russian Drone Strikes Cut Power to Chernobyl Site
Oct 03, 2025 05:14 pm CST
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure caused a power outage at the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site, raising significant concerns about nuclear safety. The attack follows the disconnection of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant from the grid, with both facilities requiring constant power for cooling systems to prevent potential radiation incidents. President Zelensky condemned Russia for deliberately creating nuclear threats, while Putin denied the accusations and warned of possible retaliation.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Safety Crisis: Emergency Generators Running Beyond Design Capacity Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Oct 02, 2025 12:10 am CST
Europe's largest nuclear facility, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine, faces critical safety concerns as it operates on emergency diesel generators for over a week following external power loss. IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi warns the situation is unsustainable for nuclear safety, while President Zelensky emphasizes the generators were never designed for such prolonged use, raising international alarm about potential nuclear risks amid the ongoing conflict.