Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant restored to grid after 3-week diesel backup; IAEA hails accident prevention

Ukraine has restored off-site power to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, ending a nearly three-week reliance on diesel generators that risked a station blackout. The IAEA called the move a crucial step to prevent a nuclear accident, though the plant remains in a precarious position amid ongoing conflict. This reduces near-term radiological risk but does not resolve the underlying vulnerability of the facility.