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Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant loses grid connection after shelling

The Russia-occupied Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant lost its connection to the electricity grid for the 15th time this year, according to the headline, which attributes the disruption to Russian shelling.

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Repeated loss of external power at a nuclear facility during an armed conflict creates a significant nuclear-safety risk.

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  1. Russia-occupied Zaporizhia NPP loses grid connection for 15th time this year due to Russian shelling ↗en.interfax.com.ua · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC

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