[International Atomic Energy Agency: Ukraine's Power Grid Attacked Again, Nuclear Power Plant Operations Affected] International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Grossi reported on the 6th that Ukraine's power grid was again attacked by military operations over the weekend, damaging transmission lines in multiple locations and severely impacting nuclear power plant operations. Grossi stated that transmission lines connecting Ukraine to neighboring countries were severed, triggering a chain reaction of power outages across the country. Due to voltage fluctuations, one unit at a nuclear power plant went offline and automatically shut down, forcing other units to operate at reduced power. The Chernobyl nuclear power plant was completely without external power at one point, relying solely on emergency diesel generators for approximately one hour. Grossi emphasized that the damaged power grid continues to pose a threat to nuclear safety, urgently requiring large-scale repairs to improve the reliability of power supply to nuclear power plants. He reiterated his call for restraint from all parties, urging adherence to the IAEA's seven pillar principles to create conditions for the necessary repairs.
