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Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant loses external power
UkraineRussia
First seen: Aug 20, 2026, 9:46 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The Russian-held Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant has lost its last external power line, reportedly for the fifteenth time this year.
SO WHAT?
Loss of external power raises safety risks at a nuclear facility in a war zone.
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Reports behind this event
dnoticias.ptpt
Central nuclear de Zaporijia perde última linha de abastecimento elétrico
Aug 21, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC
acorianooriental.ptpt
Central nuclear de Zaporijia perde última linha de abastecimento elétrico
Aug 20, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
publico.eses
La central nuclear de Zaporiyia sufre su decimoquinto apagón en lo que va de año
Aug 20, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
observador.ptpt
Central de Zaporijia perde última linha de abastecimento – Observador
Aug 20, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
yahoo.comen
IAEA: Russian-held Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant loses external power
Aug 20, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
news.azen
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses external power, switches to diesel generators
Aug 20, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC