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Fire reported at Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's cargo port

Smoke near the cargo port threatens safety at Europe’s largest nuclear plant under Russian control amid repeated fires and infrastructure damage, Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said.

  • On August 12, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported smoke near the cargo port area at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant outside its secured perimeter, with potential consequences still being assessed.
  • Amid ongoing occupation, repeated fires at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant have become systemic examples of Russia's reckless actions.
  • IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi reported on August 6 that Russian artillery fired multiple salvos near the spent nuclear fuel storage, with shelling lasting over an hour, raising safety concerns.
  • Amid tense safety conditions, Ukraine's Ministry of Energy warned that provocations at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP could lead to catastrophic consequences for the entire continent, due to safety violations by Russian-installed leadership.
  • Amid talks on restarting the plant, IAEA rotates staff while the 2023 Kakhovka Dam collapse complicates reactivation, which 'requires very careful consideration,' Grossi said.
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unn.ua broke the news in Kyiv, Ukraine on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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