Crisis at Zaporizhzhia: Fire Under Control After Attack

A fire at the fuel storage facility of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, resulting from a Ukrainian attack, has been extinguished. The incident raised concerns as the International Atomic Energy Agency reported shelling near the site, along with smoke from nearby locations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 17-09-2025 11:13 IST | Created: 17-09-2025 11:13 IST
Crisis at Zaporizhzhia: Fire Under Control After Attack
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A fire broke out at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's fuel storage facility following a Ukrainian attack, but authorities report it has since been extinguished, according to the RIA news agency.

The International Atomic Energy Agency revealed that its team at the site witnessed nearby shelling and observed black smoke rising from three close locations.

This incident adds to escalating tensions as global powers watch the situation closely, concerned about the potential implications for nuclear safety in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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