A recent fire at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest in Europe, has raised significant concerns regarding safety protocols at the facility, which has been under Russian control since March 2022. Former employees of the plant have expressed their apprehensions, indicating that a lack of necessary expertise and equipment jeopardizes the safety of operations. The risk is compounded by the absence of assessments evaluating the security of nuclear facilities in wartime conditions.
One former worker, who wished to remain anonymous due to fears of retaliation from occupying forces, highlighted the precarious environment surrounding the plant. The ongoing incidents at the ZNPP underscore an urgent need for heightened safety measures and international oversight.
