Shelling at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant... Russia Claims "Ukrainian Forces Fired 4 Shells"

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant complex located in Enerhodar, Ukraine, which has been occupied by Russian forces since early March, was viewed on April 27 (local time) from the nearby city of Nikopol across the Dnipro River. [Image source=AFP Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] Sputnik News reported that there are growing concerns about radioactive leakage due to shelling at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, which is occupied by Russia.

According to reports on the 20th (local time), the shells fell on the site of the power plant's control building. Fortunately, the core facilities of the power plant were reportedly not significantly damaged.

Vladimir Rogov, head of the Zaporizhzhia regional administration appointed by Russia, said, "The Ukrainian military fired at least four shells at the nuclear power plant." Through the regional government's Telegram, it was claimed, "The Ukrainian military shelled from the opposite side of the Dnipro River," and "155mm shells used by NATO forces were used in this shelling."

Russia recently claimed, "We obtained intelligence that the nuclear power plant would be attacked again on the 19th," but the shelling occurred a day later.

Yevhen Yevtushenko, mayor of Nikopol, a Ukrainian city near the Dnipro River, stated, "Russian forces repeatedly bombarded the village."

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