Nuclear leak fears intensify as Russia, Ukraine exchange accusations of shelling power plant
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(Worthy News) – Fears surrounding the possibility of a leak at Europe’s largest nuclear plant are intensifying as Russia and Ukraine are exchanging accusations of rocket and artillery strikes at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Despite renewed shelling at the plant over the last several days, its safety systems are operational and radiation levels have not increased, the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency stated Sunday.
The Zaporizhzhia plant has been under Russian control since shortly after the war began. Last week, the plant was reportedly disconnected from the local power supply due to fires in the area from shelling. [ Source: Just the News (Read More…) ]
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