The UN nuclear watchdog said that attacks in the area are 'playing with fire'
The UN nuclear watchdog said that attacks in the area are ‘playing with fire’
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, seen in September.
, but nothing so far “critical for nuclear safety and security”. There were no reports of casualties., which is in a contested area under Russian control. Both Russian and Ukrainian forces are active in the area, and both have blamed each other for the attacks. Mr Grossi said: “Explosions occurred at the site of this major nuclear power plant, which is completely unacceptable. Whoever is behind this, it must stop immediately. As I have said many times before, you’re playing with fire!”
The area around the plant, including the nearby Russian-occupied town of Enerhodar, has been under regular attack for months but there had been a period of calm before the new explosions this weekend, which continued into Sunday morning.
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