Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of planning to attack Europe's biggest nuclear plant
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Ukraine and Russia accused each other Wednesday of planning to attack one of the world's largest nuclear power plants, but neither side provided evidence to support their claims of an imminent threat to the facility in southeastern Ukraine that is occupied by Russian troops.
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Ukraine and Russia accused each other Wednesday of planning to attack one of the world's largest nuclear power plants, but neither side provided evidence to support their claims of an imminent threat to the facility in southeastern Ukraine that is occupied by Russian troops.
Zelenskyy made the alarming claim in his nightly video address, adding that he believes the Russians may soon damage the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and blame Ukraine.
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Russian troops have placed “objects resembling explosives” on roofs at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address Tuesday that instantly sparked concerns around the world.
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of planning to attack one of the world’s largest nuclear power plants. Neither side provided evidence to support their claims. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is located in southeastern Ukraine and occupied by Russian troops.
The Ukrainian leader warned of "dangerous provocations" at Zaporizhzhia, while Moscow countered with similar allegations of Kyiv planning an attack on the plant. Follow DW for more.
Ukrainian leader claims Russian forces have placed explosive-like devices around building, with possible intention of faking attack it will blame on Kyiv
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of plotting to attack the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant this week, risking a potential radiation catastrophe in Europe.
Ukrainian and Russian leaders accused each other this week of preparing for what could be a catastrophic attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Russia occupied the plant in the early stages of the war. Over the past year, Russia and Ukraine repeatedly accused each other of shelling the facility.
Over the last year, the U.N.'s atomic watchdog repeatedly expressed alarm over the possibility of a radiation catastrophe like the one at Chernobyl after a reactor exploded in 1986.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns French President Emmanuel Macron that Russia may be planning "dangerous provocations" at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant.
(CNN) — Russian troops have placed “objects resembling explosives” on roofs at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address Tuesday that instantly sparked concerns around the world. “Perhaps to simulate an attack on the plant.
