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A major nuclear facility in Ukraine has once again lost power, raising fresh concerns over safety risks.
The incident marks another disruption at a site already under intense international scrutiny, reports Ukrainska Pravda.
Power loss again
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has experienced yet another blackout.
According to Ukrainska Pravda, citing Energoatom, the facility lost its external electricity supply on 26 April.
The outage occurred after a key transmission line was disconnected.
This forced the plant to rely on emergency systems to maintain operations.
Emergency response
Backup generators were activated to stabilise the situation.
According to Ukrainska Pravda, 19 diesel generators powered the plant for around 90 minutes.
These systems are critical for cooling and safety functions at nuclear facilities.
Officials warn that repeated reliance on emergency power increases risks.
Growing danger
The latest outage adds to a series of similar incidents.
According to Ukrainska Pravda, this is the 15th blackout since Russian forces took control of the site.
Energoatom warned that each disruption raises the threat of a nuclear or radiation incident.
The risks extend beyond Ukraine, potentially affecting wider Europe.
Call for control
Ukrainian authorities are urging a change in management of the plant.
According to Ukrainska Pravda, Energoatom said returning the facility to Ukrainian control is essential.
Officials argue that only its lawful operator can ensure safe functioning.
The situation remains a key concern for international nuclear safety.
Sources: Ukrainska Pravda, Energoatom
