Ukraine's nuclear plant has lost power supply: IAEA
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The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been without off-site power for more than a week and is currently relying on emergency diesel generators, the UN's nuclear watchdog said on Saturday (August 29, 2026).
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What happened
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been without off-site power for more than a week and is currently relying on emergency diesel generators, the UN's nuclear watchdog said on Saturday (August 29, 2026).
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