Shelling of Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant could lead to unlimited release of radioactive materials and Russian military equipment on site could undermine its security, warns the UN’s nuclear agency.
Russia occupied the Zaporizhzhia plant at the start of its invasion of Ukraine and it has come under repeated attack.
After a visit last week, UN’s nuclear watchdog has called for a safety and security protection zone. It said shelling must end immediately.
Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting the plant.
However the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency is careful not to apportion blame to either side.
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