The IAEA said early on the 3rd that the Nikopol substation on the opposite bank was struck by drones, knocking out the plant’s only remaining external transmission line for about 20 minutes. This is the 17th complete loss of off‑site power at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant since the Russia‑Ukraine conflict began. IAEA Director General Grossi said the incident highlights the ongoing risks to nuclear safety from the hostilities.

2026-06-03

The IAEA said early on the 3rd that the Nikopol substation on the opposite bank was struck by drones, knocking out the plant’s only remaining external transmission line for about 20 minutes. This is the 17th complete loss of off‑site power at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant since the Russia‑Ukraine conflict began. IAEA Director General Grossi said the incident highlights the ongoing risks to nuclear safety from the hostilities.