The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest nuclear facility located in southern Ukraine and currently occupied by Russian forces, experienced a complete loss of external power supply following a Russian strike that damaged the last power line connecting the plant to Ukraine's electrical grid. This attack caused a blackout at the plant, forcing it to rely entirely on emergency diesel generators to maintain operations. Ukraine's Energy Minister German Galushchenko confirmed the destruction of the power line by Russia. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that all external power lines to the plant were out of service, raising concerns about the plant's safety and stability. This is the first time since 2023 that the Zaporizhzhia plant has been disconnected from the grid. Despite temporary restoration efforts, the situation remains precarious, with the plant's cooling pumps dependent on power supply from the Ukrainian grid, and no internal power generation capability. The incident has drawn international attention due to the potential risks associated with the nuclear facility's compromised power supply.