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'Serious incident' at Europe's largest nuclear plant – work to stop 'accident' ongoing

An incident at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine has left some Russian military personnel injured as efforts to prevent a ‘nuclear accident’ continue

Russian military personnel have been injured following a “serious incident” at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today said it had been informed of an incident which occurred during de-mining efforts following a localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

The ceasefire is in place so that power line repairs can be carried out, repairs the IAEA says are crucial for preventing a “nuclear accident” at the site. The power plant has lost power on several occassions due to fighting in the region.

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