Ukraine Zaporizhia nuclear power stands on fire. Europe's largest nuclear power plant was shelled by Russian troops. The video showed Russian troops advancing towards the factory and firing on a building in the factory area. The whole world is grieming for Putin's reckless actions.
Located in the town of Enejodar, 33 miles southwest of Zaporizhia, Ukraine's sixth largest city, the plant produces 1/4 of Ukraine's total electricity supply. The Russians had surrounded the area. If the Russian army occupies the power plant, it will be a major strategic victory for the Russian side.
Fierce fighting took place between the Ukrainian National Guard, which guarded the power plant, and the Russians, and there were casualties. Firefighters were also shot and unable to carry out fire operations. The Ukrainian side called on the Russian army to immediately cease fire, allow firefighters to move, and establish a safe zone.
The plant has detected high levels of radiation, but later said its safety was guaranteed. If the plant explodes, the adverse effects will be 10 times greater than Chernobyl.
The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency has expressed grave concern about the actions of Russian forces near Zaporizhia and warned that if an accident occurs in a factory, it will have serious consequences for public health and the environment.
On Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that the Russian army had complete control of the Zaporizhia plant and that there were people working there.
