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Greenpeace accuses Russia of sabotaging Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant power lines
An investigation by the environmental group finds no evidence supporting Moscow's claims that Ukrainian forces damaged the nuclear facility. Greenpeace says Russian actions threaten the safety of Europe's largest atomic power plant.
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Greenpeace has accused Russia of deliberately sabotaging power supply infrastructure at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, undercutting Moscow's narrative about the source of recent damage at the facility.
The environmental organization's investigation concluded there is no credible evidence supporting Russian claims that Ukrainian attacks struck the plant itself. Instead, Greenpeace said its findings point to deliberate Russian interference with electrical systems serving the nuclear complex, which has been under Moscow's control since March 2022.
The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest nuclear power station, has been a flashpoint in the Ukraine conflict. Both sides have accused each other of endangering the facility through military operations, raising international concerns about potential atomic catastrophe in the region.
Greenpeace's assessment adds to growing scrutiny of Russia's statements regarding the plant's operational status and safety. The organization warned that continued sabotage of power infrastructure could severely compromise the facility's cooling systems and pose serious risks to nuclear security across Europe.
International atomic energy officials have conducted multiple inspections at Zaporizhzhia since Russia took control, documenting damage and expressing concern about the plant's precarious situation amid ongoing conflict.