Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant on August 11
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The fire at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is the latest in a series of alarming incidents since Russia took over the Ukrainian facility in March 2022, former workers at the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) have warned. New Scientist They lack the expertise and equipment to keep the facilities safe, and conditions are dangerous and unpredictable.
“No one has yet assessed the safety of a nuclear power plant in wartime,” said one former employee, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation from Russian occupying forces.
Source: www.newscientist.com
