Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

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The alleged strikes come amid continued escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, including Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and repeated fighting around the Zaporizhzhia site. The plant has been under Russian control since 2022, while Ukraine and Russia regularly accuse each other of endangering its reactors and support systems. International nuclear authorities would need to verify the reported damage and assess whether the incident affects plant safety; current reporting does not establish that a wider nuclear emergency is underway.

Sources: Reuters, Arab News