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IAEA warns of blackout risk at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant could face a blackout in 10 days due to instability from the ongoing war in Ukraine, affecting other nuclear facilities.

29 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant could experience a blackout within 10 days. This warning comes amid the instability caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

In addition to Zaporizhzhia, other nuclear facilities in Ukraine, such as Chernobyl and Khmelnytskyi, are also under pressure. Officials from these facilities have reported ongoing air raid alerts, indicating a precarious security environment in the region.

The situation remains critical, with authorities warning of risks associated not only with the Zaporizhzhia plant but also various nuclear infrastructures in the country that could also be impacted by the war.

The IAEA has been monitoring the situation, but the continuance of conflicts in Ukraine raises concerns about nuclear safety in several areas, necessitating constant vigilance.

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