Ukraine accuses Russia of deliberately severing external link to Zaporizhzhia plant

Police officers work at the site of the Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine October 10, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

(Reuters) -Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russia on Sunday of deliberately severing the external power line to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in order to link the plant to Moscow's power grid.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Moscow was attempting to test a reconnection to Russia's grid.