The situation at the Zaporizhia NPP remains complex and multi-vector, according to Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev on October 11.
“The main focus of attention now is negotiations for establishing silence regimes, which involve Rosatom, law enforcement agencies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the IAEA,” Likhachev stated. “The first priority is repairing electrical equipment at the Zaporizhia thermal power plant to restore electricity transmission from the Ferroalloy line.”
Likhachev noted that systems are in serious condition due to continuous attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, making repairs impossible and posing risks to personnel. He expressed hope for a temporary ceasefire soon.
The second task involves repairing individual elements of the Dneprovskaya line, which has been idle since March. Likhachev mentioned that Russia completed its portion in June, while Ukraine has delayed its work under various pretexts. He expects agreement on parameters for rapid restoration.
Despite ongoing attacks on transport and the road linking the NPP with Energodar, the nuclear power plant is functioning steadily. Staff maintain composure and resilience.
Likhachev also reported that the city continues to operate amid constant shelling, citing incidents on October 9 (a drone strike destroying a grocery store) and October 10 (a kamikaze drone near medical unit No. 145). Rosatom is providing food, construction materials, repairs, and financial aid to support the region, with the NPP and Energodar designated as priority tasks.
