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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.
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.
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.