Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Russia accuses Ukraine of killing chief engineer

Russia has accused Ukraine of assassinating the chief engineer at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a facility that has been under Russian control since the early stages of the conflict in Ukraine. The plant, which is the largest nuclear facility in Europe, has been a focal point of concern due to repeated shelling in the vicinity.

According to Russian authorities, the chief engineer was killed in a drone attack targeting a service vehicle. This incident adds another layer of tension to the already precarious situation surrounding the plant, which has raised international alarm over potential nuclear safety risks.

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, located in southeastern Ukraine, has been a subject of intense scrutiny and concern since Russian forces took control of it in March 2022. The ongoing conflict and the plant's strategic location continue to pose significant risks to nuclear safety and security.