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Why Russia's takeover of a huge nuclear power plant in Ukraine is significant

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Officials have expressed ‘grave concerns’ after Russia took control of a huge nuclear power plant in Ukraine this morning. Fierce fighting broke out as Russian forces stormed the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant during the early hours.Fears particularly grew when news of a fire at the plant emerged.

Ukraine’s President Zelensky claimed that an explosion at the plant could result in an event “10 times worse than Chernobyl”.The Press Association confirmed that Russian forces had taken over the facility at around 9.30am local time this morning.Here is everything we know about the power plant and the Russian attack on the facility so far.

Russian forces attacked the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station during the early hours of this morning after they claimed control of the Ukrainian city of Kherson.

Shelling is said to have been carried out on facility, while loud shots were heard by locals.Later in the morning, Russia claimed control of the nuclear facility.

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