The IAEA has received agreements from both Russia and Ukraine to cease fighting around the Zaporozhia nuclear power plant while repairs to plant damage occur. An IAEA press release quotes IAEA chief Rafael Grossi as saying: “Technicians from Ukraine’s electrical grid operator are expected to begin repair work on the 330 kV line—damaged and disconnected as a result of military activity on 2 January—in the coming days. The disconnection has left Europe’s largest NPP dependent on its sole functioning 750 kV main power line.”
“The IAEA continues to work closely with both sides to ensure nuclear safety at the ZNPP and to prevent a nuclear accident during the conflict. This temporary ceasefire, the fourth we have negotiated, demonstrates the indispensable role that we continue to play,” Grossi added.
