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Live News: Nuclear attacks – the largest nuclear power station in Europe. Quote: “The Ukrainian UN Ambassador has accused Russia of committing “nuclear terrorism” after an attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Russian forces have seized control of Zaporizhzhia, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.” Source: Al Jazeera

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Russia-Ukraine live news: UNSC meets after Zaporizhzhia seizure

Kyiv claims the Russian attack sparked a deadly fire at a key southeastern facility as Moscow’s troops press on multiple fronts.

This screen grab taken on March 4, 2022 from a footage of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear authority shows a wide view of the Ukrainian nuclear plant during attack
This screen grab taken on March 4, 2022 from a footage of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear authority shows a wide view of the Ukrainian nuclear plant during attack with shell fire by Russian forces. – Western leaders had expressed horror Friday after the Zaporizhzhia plant in southern Ukraine was attacked with shell fire and taken over by invading Russian forces [AFP]

By David Child, Farah Najjar and Usaid Siddiqui

Published On 3 Mar 20223 Mar 2022

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3 minutes ago

An emergency UNSC meeting has been called after Russian forces attack and capture the largest nuclear power station in Europe.

A fire broke out at the complex in the southeastern city of Enerhodar early on Friday morning, but it has now been extinguished.

Ukraine, its Western allies and the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog have said a Russian attack sparked the blaze.

Russia has denied attacking the site and blamed the fire, which Kyiv claims killed “several” people, on Ukrainian “saboteurs”.

Russia’s offensive has sparked a mass exodus from Ukraine and a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis.

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1 min ago (18:43 GMT)

Ministers of G7 urge Russia to stop attacks in vicinity of nuclear plants

G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and US released a joint statement condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and calling on Moscow to end its “aggression” and immediately withdraw its forces.

“We urge Russia to stop its attacks especially in the direct vicinity of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants,” the statement said.

“Any armed attack on and threat against nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes constitutes a violation of the principles of international law. We support the initiative of IAEA Director General Grossi announced today for an agreement between Ukraine and Russia to ensure the safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine.”

18 mins ago (18:27 GMT)

Ukrainian UN envoy accuses Russia of ‘nuclear terrorism’

The Ukrainian UN Ambassador has accused Russia of committing “nuclear terrorism” after an attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Russian forces have seized control of Zaporizhzhia, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.

Kyslytsya said several people were killed and injured in the fire.

“Employees of the Zaporizhzhia NPP are monitoring the condition of power units and ensuring their operation,” he told the Security Council.

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