A fire at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has sparked a blame game between Ukrainian and Russian authorities. The plant, located in southern Ukraine and currently under Russian control, saw one of its cooling towers damaged in the incident.
Russian state media reported that the fire has been extinguished, but Moscow has pointed fingers at Ukrainian shelling as the cause of the blaze. However, Ukrainian officials have refuted these claims, asserting that Russia is responsible for the fire at the nuclear facility.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of Ukraine’s nuclear infrastructure, especially given the ongoing conflict between the two neighboring countries. The Zaporizhzhia plant is one of the largest nuclear power plants in Europe and any damage to it could have serious consequences.
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate, the international community will be closely monitoring the situation and urging both sides to prioritize the safety of critical infrastructure to avoid any further escalation.
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