Ukraine: Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant lost external electricity supply for the 16th time this year

In a written statement on her social media account, Sybiha stated that Zaporizhia NPP, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, lost its external electricity source tonight.

Noting that this situation has occurred for the 16th time at the power plant in question since the beginning of the year, Sybiha said, "The nuclear security of the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, occupied by Russia, once again depends on emergency diesel generators, whose fuel reserves will last only two weeks under limited operating conditions." he said.

Arguing that Russia poses serious risks to Europe's nuclear security by continuing its attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities, Sybiha said, "Russia does not have the right to hold an entire continent hostage against the consequences of its invasion." made his assessment.

Sybiha thanked International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) President Rafael Mariano Grossi and his team for taking care of the security of the plant and said, "Russia has been and continues to be the sole source of threats to the nuclear safety of the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant and problems in energy supply." he commented.

Stating that the power plant should be returned to Ukraine's control, Sybiha noted that international sanctions should be imposed on the Russian State Nuclear Energy Corporation Rosatom, which manages the Zaporizhia NPP.