A drone strike allegedly carried out by Ukraine killed the chief engineer at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine

Who

Russia, Ukraine

What

When

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:50:47 GMT · 2h 32m ago

Where

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine ·

Why

The alleged action by Ukraine led Russia to warn of a potential 'nuclear apocalypse'.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The incident has escalated tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Russia issuing a severe warning regarding the safety of Europe's largest nuclear facility.

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The daily Star
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/world-warned-nuclear-apocalypse-after-37438323
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