Europe’s largest nuclear plant catches fire due to a Russian attack

According to Ukraine’s foreign minister, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe was set on fire due to a Russian attack. You can see videos of the incident here.

Russian forces continue to attack key Ukrainian cities, raising concerns about a severe humanitarian crisis among civilians. Even as world leaders call Moscow to negotiate, Russian missiles continue to pound Ukraine. After attacks, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest, caught fire on Thursday night.

Enerdohar Mayor Dmytro Orlov said in an online post that there had been fierce fighting between local forces also Russian troops. Adding that there had been casualties but not providing further details.

Earlier, Ukrainian authorities reported that Russian troops had increased their efforts to seize the plant and had entered the town with tanks.

“The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power point is on fire as a result of continuous enemy shelling of buildings and units of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant,” Orlov said on his Telegram channel. Citing what he called a threat to global security. However, he didn’t go into specifics.

Ukrainian authorities said the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is now safe. After a fire broke out when the station was attacked by invading Russian forces. “The plant’s director stated that nuclear safety is now guarantee,” Oleksandr Starukh said.

Following the lead of the EU, the US and the UK announced sanctions on more Russian oligarchs on Thursday, ratcheting up the pressure on the Kremlin. Sanctions have already “had a profound impact,” according to US Vice President Joe Biden.

Russia refers to its actions in Ukraine as a “special operation. Intending to destroy its neighbor’s military capabilities also apprehend dangerous nationalists. It denies aiming at civilians.