Zaporizhzhya NPP on fire as a result of Russian shelling
Friday, 4 March 2022, 01:44
The Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is on fire.
Source: Enerhodar Mayor Dmytro Orlov on Telegram
Verbatim: "This is a threat to world security!
As a result of the Russian invading forces' continuous shelling of the buildings and units of the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant is on fire!"
Details: The online stream shows flashes and a column of military vehicles approaching the station in the centre.
A representative of the station said on Telegram that the fire continues to burn and that it is impossible to extinguish it due to shelling.
Verbatim: "The first power unit was hit! Stop!"
Background: Battles with the Russian invading forces continue near Zaporizhzhya NPP. Casualties have been reported, but their exact number is unknown.
