Russia has reportedly seized the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine and turned it into a military base, posing a significant threat of a man-made catastrophe. Russian propaganda attempts to shift the blame to Ukraine by accusing them of planning acts of sabotage at the plant. Intelligence reports suggest that Russia has made preparations for a terrorist attack on the facility. There have been allegations of Ukrainian culpability for the recent explosion at the Kakhovka dam, with Russian media and bloggers accusing Ukraine of trying to complicate the situation at the ZNPP. The Kremlin has been using nuclear hysteria to blackmail Ukraine, weaken Western support, and prevent Ukraine's NATO membership. The seizure of the ZNPP by Russia poses substantial risks to nuclear and radiation safety in Europe and the world. The station's reactors rely on cooling systems that could be damaged in an attack, potentially leading to a serious accident. Russia has a history of endangering facilities holding radioactive sources in Ukraine.
Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:20:44 GMT | Kyiv Post