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IAEA says localised ceasefire enables repairs at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

January 17, 2026

A localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will allow for repairs to the damaged backup power line at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Ukrainian technicians are set to begin work on the 330 kV line, which was disconnected due to military activity earlier in January, while an IAEA team will monitor the repairs to ensure nuclear safety.

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A localised ceasefire has been agreed by Russia and Ukraine.
Repairs on the 330 kV backup power line at ZNPP are set to begin soon.
The backup line was damaged and disconnected on January 2 due to military activity.
Currently, ZNPP relies on a single functioning 750 kV main power line.
An IAEA team has been dispatched to observe the repair process.

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IAEA says localised ceasefire enables repairs at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

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