Russia ‘Sabotaging’ Power Supply Lines at Zaporizhzhia Plant: Greenpeace Investigation

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in occupied southeastern Ukraine has been a focal point of international concern for months. A recent investigation by Greenpeace and McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS) reveals the brazen tactics employed by Russia to deliberately sabotage the plant’s electricity supply while blaming Ukrainian attacks.

Greenpeace and MIS have analyzed satellite imagery to debunk Russian claims of Ukrainian attacks on the Zaporizhzhia site, which has been under repeated military assault since October 2025. The evidence shows a clear pattern: losses of external power at the plant are directly linked to Russia’s military attacks on Ukraine’s electricity grid and deliberate sabotage operations.

Russia’s disinformation campaign is characteristic of its propaganda machine, which has honed its skills over years of manipulating international opinion. By blaming Ukraine for non-existent attacks, Moscow aims to deflect attention from the real safety threats caused by its illegal occupation and war.

The Zaporizhzhia plant’s sole remaining external power line, Ferosplavna-1, is critical for nuclear safety. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stressed that a stable electricity supply is essential for operating reactor safety systems. Greenpeace warns that sabotage operations pose an “existential threat” to the plant’s nuclear safety.

This incident highlights the broader implications of Russia’s actions in Ukraine. By targeting critical infrastructure, including power plants and civilian energy facilities, Moscow puts civilians at risk and undermines regional stability. The US, EU, and other international actors must take a unified stance against such aggression and impose concrete consequences for Russia’s reckless behavior.

The success of Greenpeace and MIS’s investigation underscores the importance of independent monitoring and verification mechanisms in conflict zones. Satellite imagery was crucial in uncovering the truth amidst propaganda, demonstrating the value of technological tools in exposing disinformation campaigns.

Russia’s actions at Zaporizhzhia plant demonstrate a blatant disregard for international norms and safety standards. The incident raises questions about what will come next: will Russia continue to sabotage critical infrastructure while spreading disinformation, or will there be consequences that reflect its culpability?