The war between Ukraine and Russia was feared. A fire broke out in Zaporizhia, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, located in Ukraine, after the clashes last night. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitro Kuleba said: “The Russian army is firing at the nuclear facility from all directions. There was a fire. If an explosion does occur, it will be 10 times the size of Chernobyl. Russia should stop the fire immediately and let the fire brigades,” he said. The location of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, to which the whole world is paying attention, is being investigated. Here is what you need to know about Europe's largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhia, and the latest situation
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The attacks of Russian military forces in Ukraine continue. As the war between Ukraine and Russia entered its 9th day, there were moments of fear last night. Ukrainian authorities announced that a fire broke out at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant after the fire opened by the Russian forces.
What's the Latest Situation in Zaporizhia?
It has been announced that security has been provided at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, which caught fire last night in Ukraine .
Local manager Aleksandr Starukh shared on his Facebook page that he met with the power plant management and learned that security was provided.
The International Atomic Energy Agency also announced that the main equipment at the power plant continues to operate, according to the information conveyed to them by the Ukrainian administration.
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| Where is Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant? |
Where Is The Nuclear Power Plant In Zaporizhia?
Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant is known as the largest nuclear power plant in Europe and one of the 10 largest nuclear power plants in the world.
In the early days of the Russia - Ukraine war, Russian forces in the north of the country took control of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
Ukraine, which has 15 active nuclear reactors in 4 facilities in the country, provides about half of its electricity from these power plants.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is located in the city of Enerhodar, on the left bank of the Dnieper River, near the Kakhovka Reservoir.