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Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant relies on diesel generators during repair truce

A temporary Russia-Ukraine ceasefire is allowing repairs around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, but the IAEA reports that cooling is being maintained with diesel generators and says this situation cannot continue indefinitely.

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Dependence on backup diesel power creates an ongoing nuclear-safety vulnerability even while repairs proceed.

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  1. La AIEA advierte que la central nuclear de Zaporiyia enfrenta una crisis por cortes en sus líneas eléctricas y la falta de reservas de diésel ↗ecoportal.net · Article published: Sep 5, 2026, 1:26 PM UTC

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