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A whole other kettle of fission: Ukraine’s imperilled nuclear plant

Nov 23, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Zaporizhzhia Seizure

  • Russia seized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in March, Europe's largest, amidst fighting and fires.
  • They aimed to control it, but Ukrainian agency still maintains authority.
INSIGHT

Control of Zaporizhzhia

  • Russia's takeover attempt included attaching the plant to their grid and gaining administrative control.
  • Despite the annexation, Ukrainian staff still operate the plant under duress.
ANECDOTE

Military Base

  • Russia failed to reroute electricity, instead using the plant as a military base, shelling across the Dnieper River.
  • Ukrainians retaliated, targeting Russian positions while trying to avoid the reactors.
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