Russian Strike Triggers Blackout at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, Ukraine Warns of Nuclear Risk

A Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has caused a complete blackout at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine’s Minister of Energy, German Galushchenko, reported on July 4.

The strike targeted a key power transmission line connecting the temporarily occupied plant to Ukraine’s unified energy system. This line is critical for maintaining the plant’s internal needs and ensuring radiation safety systems remain functional.

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“This line allows the plant to support its own essential operations needed to maintain radiation safety,” explained Galushchenko.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Zaporizhzhia plant has experienced a full blackout eight times and has frequently come dangerously close to losing external power.

“This is yet another act of nuclear terror,” added Galushchenko.

Previously, it was reported that Russian occupation forces are obstructing the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency mission stationed at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

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