Russia says worker at captured nuclear plant killed in Ukrainian strike

Summary

A Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant killed a transport worker, while the plant experienced power disruptions amid ongoing conflict risks.

Key Points
  • A Ukrainian drone strike killed a transport worker at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
  • The Zaporizhzhia plant is Europe's largest and remains in cold shutdown near the conflict front line.
  • The power transmission line at the plant was disconnected, causing a blackout lasting one and a half hours.
  • Ukraine accuses Russia of nuclear terrorism marking 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster.
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