💥 Attack

Russian forces shelled the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, resulting in a fire at the facility.

March 4, 2022 Enerhodar, Zaporizhzhia

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Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post UNIAN

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Source Reports

What each source reports. "Source tone" reflects the language used by the outlet — it is not an independent verification.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Russian invaders shelled the Zaporizhzhia NPP

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The power plant caught fire as a result of shelling

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Students were stuck in Zaporizhzhia being attacked by Russian forces.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Zaporizhzhia lies in the path of Russia's advance in southern Ukraine.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Russian forces fired on the Zaporizhzhia station directly with tanks

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Late at night on March 4, Russian forces hit the first power unit of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant with shelling, causing a fire.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

The spokesperson for the Zaporizhzhia NPP recorded a video statement claiming that Russia is firing at the plant.

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