In Ukraine, the Russian army has been blamed for the shelling that led to the fire at the Zaporizhia power plant complex. The fire was extinguished after hours, and the Ukrainian authorities announced: “Russia has occupied the power plant.” Zalansky and his foreign minister warned tonight: “If there is an explosion, it’s the end of everyone, it will be 10 times Chernobyl.” No increase in radiation levels was detected.

After Chernobyl, another nuclear facility falls to Russia: Fire broke out tonight (Thursday-Friday) at the Zaporizhia power plant, Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. In Ukraine, it was claimed that the fire broke out as a result of Russian shelling, and President Volodymyr Zalansky accused Russia of “nuclear terrorism.” “If there is an explosion, it’s the end of everyone. It’s the end of Europe,” he said in a video released in the middle of the night. It was only after hours that the fire was extinguished – and about two hours later, the Ukrainian authorities reported that the Russian army had occupied the power plant. The British Times reported that in the past week Zalansky survived three assassination attempts. Two different squads were sent to eliminate him – mercenaries from the private-military company Wagner and special Chechen forces.

Ukraine’s emergency services reported tonight that the fire broke out in a building used for training and instruction, located outside the power plant. A source in President Zalanski’s office said that radiation levels were normal – and ruled out claims that there was an increase. In Ukraine it was said that the structure was damaged in one of the reactors, but this has no effect on safety. Only hours later were Ukrainian fire services allowed to enter the compound and begin firefighting operations. Before that, Ukrainian firefighters claimed, Russian soldiers prevented them from reaching the scene and even fired in their direction. Shortly after entering the compound, firefighters were able to gain control of the fire.

It was first reported in Ukraine that the fire broke out in an inactive reactor that is under renovation. “As a result of the enemy’s continued shelling of buildings and units at Europe’s largest power plant, the Zaporizhia nuclear facility is on fire. This is a danger to world security,” said Mayor Energuder, near the power plant.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kolba has warned on his Twitter account that if an explosion occurs at the facility – the result will be 10 times more severe than it was after the Chernobyl disaster. “The Russian army is firing from all sides. The Russians must immediately stop the fire, allow firefighters to access and create a security zone,” he added.

About an hour later, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zalansky released the video in which he accused Russia of “nuclear terrorism,” as he put it. “We draw everyone’s attention to the fact that no country, except Russia, has ever fired at nuclear power plants. This is the first time in the history of mankind,” Zlansky claimed. “This terrorist country is trying to recover from nuclear terrorism. If there is an explosion – it is the end of everyone, the end of Europe. Only an urgent action by Europe can stop the Russian soldiers. Do not allow the death of Europe due to a catastrophe at a nuclear power plant.” Shortly before releasing the video, Ukrainian President Talks with US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who called for a UN Security Council meeting and accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of careless actions that endanger the security of Ukraine. The whole of Europe.