Catastrophe Coming? Multiple Blasts Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Amid Intense Fighting - Hindustan Times
Catastrophe Coming? Multiple Blasts Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Amid Intense Fighting | Hindustan Times
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have detected explosions near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. On July 26 and 27, IAEA representatives stationed at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant noticed the explosions. Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was seized by Russia in the initial phase of its full-scale invasion. Ukraine has been warning that Russia is preparing an attack on the plant, however, similar accusations are also being made by Russia against Ukraine. Watch this video to know more.
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