Russia captured the nuclear plant in March, but Ukrainians still run it.
A screen grab captured from a video shows a view of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Photo: Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Fears of an impending attack on a nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine prompted residents in the area to flee Friday, theRepeated warnings from Ukrainian and Russian officials indicate a potential attack is planned for the Zaporizhzhia station, which could cause a radioactive disaster that impacts the whole region.
Ukrainian families near Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, fled to Bulgaria and Germany due to fresh concerns of an attack on the plant, according to the Post.Both sides say the other is preparing to launch a "false flag" attack on the plant, per the Post.Ukrainian officials said Russia was behind the latest strikes and explosions at the plant, which is the largest nuclear power station in Europe, per the Post.
Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Ukraine for the strikes, warning an attack could create "a large-scale catastrophe that could lead to radiation contamination,"
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