UN watchdog 'extremely concerned' as Russia tightens grip on Europe's largest nuclear plant

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Russian forces that seized Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have now placed staff running the facility under their command and restricted communications with the outside world, UN's nuclear watchdog says.

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"Ukraine reports that any action of plant management – including measures related to the technical operation of the six reactor units – requires prior approval by the Russian commander," the IAEA said in a statement.Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Russians to protest as world leaders condemn nuclear power plant attack

Ukrainian authorities said Russian forces had seized control of Zaporizhzhia on Friday after setting an adjacent training facility on fire. Russia's defence ministry blamed the attack on Ukrainian saboteurs, calling it a "monstrous provocation". IAEA chief Rafael Grossi voiced his worries over the information received from Ukrainian officials about Russian troops placing staff under their command.

 

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The evil Ukrainian regime were attempting to cause a nuclear catastrophe

Don't believe a word you publish

It looks like they are in complete control but didn't blast it or release nuclear waste. That's good news, no?

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