The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, occupied by Russia since March 2022, has regained its connection to an external power source. This reconnection occurred after a nearly three-week disruption, raising concerns about the facility’s safety. The plant relies on external power for crucial cooling functions, preventing a potential nuclear accident. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) officials have repeatedly stressed the urgent need to maintain power to the Zaporizhzhia plant amid the ongoing conflict. The loss of power had forced the plant to rely on emergency diesel generators. Restoring the external connection significantly reduces the risk of a meltdown and enhances overall safety at the facility.