Fire Controlled at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Amid Escalating Tensions
A fire near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, reportedly due to Ukrainian shelling, was controlled. The Russian-installed administration reported civilian casualties, though no plant personnel were injured. Despite the plant being offline, it still requires power for cooling. Radiation levels remain normal, and the situation is controlled.
A fire that ignited near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant following alleged Ukrainian shelling has been successfully contained, according to the Russian-installed officials managing the plant, located in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory. This incident further heightens ongoing concerns about safety at Europe's largest nuclear facility.
The administration reported on Telegram that one civilian was killed in the shelling, although no injuries were sustained by plant employees or emergency responders. Independent verification of these claims remains pending, as reported by Reuters.
Despite being non-operational, the Zaporizhzhia plant still necessitates power to maintain nuclear fuel cooling. Officials reassure that radiation levels remain normal, keeping potential nuclear risks under control for now.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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