Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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November 7, 2025 Peace and security
On Friday, a new local ceasefire, brokered by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), took effect near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). It will allow repairs to begin to restore the plant's connection to the grid and prevent a potential nuclear accident, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi announced.
Under the current agreement, demining and technical preparation work began this morning in the area of the damaged section of the 330 kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 power transmission line. Repairs are scheduled to begin on Saturday, and specialists expect to restore power in the coming days. Once completed, the plant will regain access to two external power sources, which, according to the IAEA, will significantly enhance its nuclear safety. The agency's team at the Zaporizhzhya NPP will monitor the repairs.
Two weeks ago, also thanks to the temporary ceasefire agreements reached with the participation of the IAEA, was restored The Dnipro 750 kV power transmission line. During maintenance work in late October, additional damage to the Ferrosplavnaya-1 line was discovered outside the initially agreed-upon ceasefire zones. This delayed its reconnection.
"The restoration of external power supply to Europe's largest nuclear power plant was a critical event for ensuring nuclear safety and security," Grossi emphasized.
“However, just one functioning supply line is clearly not enough, because before the war there were ten of them,” he added.
According to him, after "intensive and complex consultations with the Russian Federation and Ukraine," it was possible to agree on another local ceasefire to allow the work to be carried out.
Although all six reactors at the plant have been shut down for over three years, the facility still requires a constant power supply to cool the reactor cores and spent fuel pools to prevent overheating and possible radiation releases. In the event of a loss of external power, the plant must rely on backup diesel generators.
"Both sides recognize the risks associated with a prolonged power outage and the limited number of power lines at such a facility," the IAEA chief noted. "They have worked constructively with us to ensure these critical repairs are carried out. However, the overall nuclear safety situation at the Zaporizhzhia NPP remains extremely precarious. We will only be able to speak of success when this devastating war ends without a nuclear accident."
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