Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant disconnected from power grid: Report
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was completely disconnected from the power grid for the first time in its history on Thursday, according to the country’s nuclear operator.
The nuclear power plant is held by Russian forces.
In a statement cited by CNN, Energoatom said that the complex was disconnected Thursday due to fires at a nearby ash pit, causing the last remaining power line connecting to Ukraine’s energy grid to disconnect twice.
“The actions of the invaders caused a complete disconnection of the ZNPP (Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant) from the power grid — the first in the history of the plant,” it stated.
