Fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant raises safety concerns amid Russian-Ukrainian blame trading.

A fire broke out at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, under Russian control, sparking blame trading between Russia and Ukraine. The Ukrainian governor stated the fire had been stopped, while the UN watchdog reported no effect on nuclear safety. Both countries have accused each other of starting the fire, raising concerns over the risk of a nuclear catastrophe in the ongoing war. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) requested immediate access to the cooling tower to assess the damage, but no impact on nuclear safety has been reported.

August 11, 2024
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