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January 17, 2026
IAEA announces Russia-Ukraine ceasefire for Zaporozhye nuclear plant
The UN’s nuclear watchdog has said it has secured a ceasefire to allow repairs at Zaporozhye NPP
TL;DR
- IAEA has agreed with Russia and Ukraine on a localized ceasefire for repairs to the last backup power line to Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
- The ZNPP has repeatedly lost off-site power since coming under Russian control in 2022.
- Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting the plant, while Ukraine accuses Russia of cutting its power lines.
- The final backup line was damaged and disconnected by military activity, leaving the plant reliant on a single external connection.
- IAEA has warned of nuclear safety concerns but has not assigned blame, a position Moscow claims encourages provocations.
- Technicians from Ukraine’s electrical grid operator are expected to start repairs in the coming days.
- Moscow claims Kiev's forces attack the plant's infrastructure daily.
- Ukraine has also been accused of targeting other nuclear sites, including Kursk NPP and Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant.
- A protective structure at the Chernobyl site was also reported to be critically damaged after a drone attack, with both sides blaming each other.
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