Russia has turned Europe’s largest nuclear power plant into a fortress, stymying Ukraine’s forces and unnerving locals who fear both shelling and a radiation leak.
Tag: Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine)
Russia Signals That It May Want a Bigger Chunk of Ukraine
A top Russian official said Moscow may extend its territorial claims to include not just the east of Ukraine but also parts of the south.
As Russia Fortifies Ukrainian Nuclear Plant, Workers Flee Repression, Officials Say
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe’s largest, lies in southern Ukraine in a strategically important spot.
Evacuees From Azovstal Steel Plant Tell of Horrors and Survival
Nearly 130 people reached relative safety after sheltering for weeks in dark bunkers under the Azovstal plant, under constant bombardment, with dwindling food.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Beijing’s Mass Testing Plan
Plus more aggressive support for Ukraine and Hong Kong’s brownface controversy.
Under Fire, a Ukrainian Town Braces for a Russian Onslaught
In Orikhiv, near the front lines, most residents have fled and those who remain endure constant shelling and the fear of what comes next.
As Russia Pivots East, Ukrainians Ask: Are We Next?
Our cameras captured life on the front lines in southeast Ukraine, where Russian shelling is relentless and it feels like the war is inching closer every day.
War’s Disruption to Ukraine’s Farms Seeds Global Food Crisis
The Russian invasion is pummeling Ukraine’s agriculture, threatening harvests in Europe’s breadbasket and contributing to a global food crisis.
Russia Seizes Nuclear Plant in Ukraine and Makes Gain in the South
The Russian military advance in Ukraine sowed more destruction and chaos, pointing to a worsening conflict, as the Kremlin also moved to restrict how it’s reported at home.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Security Video Shows Fire and Nearby Fighting
Security camera footage showed a building ablaze inside the power complex near a line of military vehicles. People in the vehicles appeared to be firing at buildings in the power plant.