The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has gone more than a week without external power, forcing it to rely on emergency diesel generators for the 27th time since Russia invaded, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- Zaporizhzhia plant has been without external power for over a week, according to Al Jazeera.
- The facility is relying on emergency diesel supplies.
- This is the 27th such incident since Russia invaded Ukraine.
- Reported by Al Jazeera on 29 August 2026.
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been operating without external power for more than a week, relying instead on emergency diesel supplies, according to Al Jazeera.
The outlet reported that this is the 27th time the plant has had to depend on backup diesel generators since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Al Jazeera’s report did not provide further details beyond the plant’s continued dependence on diesel supplies and the count of 27 such incidents since the invasion began.
Why it matters
The repeated loss of external power at Zaporizhzhia, requiring reliance on emergency diesel for the 27th time, highlights the continuing safety concerns surrounding nuclear infrastructure situated in a conflict zone.
Frequently asked questions
How long has the Zaporizhzhia plant been without external power?
According to Al Jazeera, the plant has been without external power for more than a week.
How many times has this happened since the invasion?
Al Jazeera reports this is the 27th time the plant has had to rely on emergency diesel supplies since Russia invaded Ukraine.
What is the plant relying on for power?
The plant is relying on emergency diesel supplies to maintain operations.
Timeline
- Ukrainian nuclear power plant without external power for over a week
Al Jazeera: This is the 27th time since Russia invaded Ukraine that Zaporizhzhia plant has had to rely on emergency diesel supplies.