A fire has been reported in the area of the cargo port located outside the perimeter of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
According to Ukrinform, the Ministry of Energy reported the incident on Telegram.
“Smoke has been spotted near the cargo port of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which is currently under temporary occupation. The exact location of the fire and its potential impact are under investigation. We emphasize that the cargo port is located outside the plant’s protected perimeter,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy noted that this incident once again draws attention to the threats posed by the Russian occupation of the largest nuclear facility in Europe. It is emphasized that any provocations or military actions at the Zaporizhzhia NPP industrial site could lead to unpredictable and catastrophic consequences for the entire continent.
It was reported that as a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on August 10, the building of the External Crisis Center of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was damaged.
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Source: Ministry of Energy: Smoke spotted in area of ZNPP cargo port
