Ukraine strikes at ZNPP risk accident, Russia says
Ukrainian forces struck the dry storage site for spent nuclear fuel at the Zaporozhye NPP, according to the plant operator. Russian officials hold the West responsible for the escalation.
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Any serious incident at the plant could trigger international emergency response costs and affect European energy supplies that influence U.S. LNG export demand.
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