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riversedge

(77,257 posts)
Tue Aug 12, 2025, 04:25 PM Aug 12

Smoke reported near Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant cargo port

Source: kyivindependent.com


August 12, 2025 10:37 pm by Tim Zadorozhnyy


Smoke was observed in the area of the cargo port at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Ukraine's Energy Ministry reported on Aug. 12.

The ministry warned that any provocations or military activity in the area could trigger "unpredictable and catastrophic consequences for the entire continent."

Officials are working to determine the exact location and possible consequences of the incident, noting that the port lies outside the plant's protected perimeter.

The ministry condemned Russia's continued deployment of troops and military equipment at the plant, calling it a violation of international law and nuclear safety principles..................

Read more: https://kyivindependent.com/smoke-reported-near-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-cargo-port/






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BREAKING: Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is completely covered in smoke

Whether there is a threat to the plant itself remains unknown. There is also no information about the cause of the fire.






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Might be Time to Turn on my Geiger Counter MrWowWow Aug 12 #1

MrWowWow

(826 posts)
1. Might be Time to Turn on my Geiger Counter
Tue Aug 12, 2025, 05:53 PM
Aug 12

It's probably too late.

Reference 1:
Radiation from Fukushima was detected in U.S. consumer milk about 14 days after the disaster.

Reference 2:
Radiation from Fukushima was detected in bluefin tuna caught off San Diego just five months after the disaster occurred.


For the pro- nukers on this site, pay attention.

Thus Far:

The IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) reported that “no radiation increase, no nuclear safety impact” has been detected so far.

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