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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Restores Power Amid Ongoing Conflict

11/9/2025

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports Zaporizhzhia has restored backup power for the first time in six months after repairing the plant’s second power line.
The second power line had been down since May 7, forcing reliance on backup generators.
Despite the repair, the Russian occupation limits Ukrainian access.
IAEA officials say the situation remains precarious, noting external power losses during the conflict.

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports Zaporizhzhia has restored backup power for the first time in six months after repairing the plant’s second power line.
The second power line had been down since May 7, forcing reliance on backup generators.
Despite the repair, the Russian occupation limits Ukrainian access.
IAEA officials say the situation remains precarious, noting external power losses during the conflict.