The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is facing a critical risk of a "Fukushima scenario" due to a loss of external electricity supply for three consecutive days, according to IAEA experts cited by The Guardian. Experts warn that exceeding 72 hours without external power is extremely dangerous, potentially leading to uncontrolled heating and ignition of nuclear fuel due to the failure of cooling installations. The State Inspectorate of Nuclear Regulation of Ukraine reported a "great threat of nuclear and radiation safety" during this "Six Day Blackout," with the number of backup diesel power plants needed for station security systems still unknown. The developments occurred between September 29th, 1:07 PM UTC and 2:06 PM UTC. This critical situation at the Zaporizhzhia NPP unfolds as Ukrainian weapons are reportedly capable of reaching any Russian military facilities, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sibiga. Additionally, multiple drone alerts were issued, noting the presence of "ShahED" type UAVs from Kursk, Bryansk, and Millervo, as well as "Laud-136/131" shock UAVs launched from the north. The Belgorod district also reported high activity of FPV drones. These events follow a period of heightened regional tensions. Earlier on September 29th, a NATO AWACS aircraft was observed over Poland near the Ukrainian border amid concerns of Russian drones launched from Baltic Sea tankers towards European countries. Ukrainian forces have also continued strikes on Russian territory, with previous reports confirming Ukrainian Navy strikes on the Karachev "Electrodetal" plant in Russia's Bryansk region using R-360 Neptune cruise missiles. Separately, explosions were reported at an oil depot in Feodosia, Crimea, earlier in the day.
