Former workers warn that Russian-occupied Zaporizhia nuclear power plant is at risk

The fire at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is the latest in a series of alarming incidents since Russia took over Ukrainian nuclear plants in March 2022, former workers at the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) have warned. New Scientist There is a lack of expertise and equipment to keep the facilities safe, and conditions are dangerous and unpredictable.

“No one has yet assessed the safety of a nuclear power plant in wartime,” said one former employee, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation from Russian occupying forces.