UN Warns of Potential Nuclear Disaster Following Drone Attack on Ukrainian Power Plant

UN Warns of Potential Nuclear Disaster Following Drone Attack on Ukrainian Power Plant
The United Nations' atomic watchdog has issued a grave warning after a new drone attack targeted Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant, heightening the risk of a "major nuclear accident." The incident, amidst escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, has stirred accusations and denials from both sides. Russia has accused Ukraine of orchestrating the attack, alleging injuries to three individuals. However, Ukraine has vehemently denied involvement in the assault on the massive nuclear facility, which stands as a pivotal battleground in the ongoing conflict. The Zaporizhzhia plant, holding six reactors and deemed the largest in Europe, has been under Russian control since the full-scale invasion in February 2022. Despite assurances of normal radiation levels and minimal damage from the plant's administration, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has deemed the attack a "reckless" escalation of nuclear safety risks. IAEA Director General Rafael Gr…

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