Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (Zaporizhzhia NPP) has regained access to backup power from the grid for the first time in six months, following the completion of repairs to its second power transmission line.

Source : International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) press service

Details : The reconnection of the 330 kV Ferrosplavna-1 power line to the plant is described as a key step in preventing a nuclear disaster.

"As the damaged sections of the power lines were located in an active combat zone, this required complex negotiations with both sides to establish carefully coordinated temporary truce arrangements so that their technicians could work without risking their own lives. It took several weeks to get to this point, with the plant once again having access to two power lines," said Director General Rafael Grossi.

Repairs to the damaged section of the Ferrosplavna-1 line began on the morning of Saturday 8 November, approximately three kilometres from the perimeter of the plant, after the area was cleared of mines.

Technicians repaired the damaged cable between two pylons, while an IAEA team monitored the work. The line, which had been out of service since 7 May 2025, was finally reconnected to the plant that evening.

For the first time since May 2025, Zaporizhzhia NPP once again has a backup source of external power supply.

Background : On 7 November, an IAEA-brokered ceasefire came into effect near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to allow repair works aimed at strengthening the plant's connection to the power grid and preventing a nuclear disaster.

Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon !