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UPDATED Aug 30, 2026 at 12:10 AM ET
Aug 29, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant runs on generators, diesel low
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The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, seized by Russia in 2022, is operating using generators. The plant has only about 10 days’ worth of diesel available, raising concerns about its ability to sustain power generation.
WHO: Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
WHAT: The plant is running on generators with only about 10 days’ worth of diesel.
WHEN: Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM ET
WHERE: Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Ukraine
WHY: The plant is relying on generators because it has limited diesel supply.
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