Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants Near Meltdown, Warns Energy Minister
The Fukushima nuclear disaster, caused by a tsunami disabling backup generators, serves as a cautionary example of the potential consequences of attacks on nuclear power plants. Similar risks are now present in Ukraine, where ongoing Russian bombardment of nuclear facilities, including Zaporizhzhia, threatens a catastrophic release of radiation. Modeling exercises indicate that a significant release could affect much of Europe, depending on weather patterns. This echoes past disasters at Chernobyl and Windscale, highlighting the severe consequences of such events.
John Q. Hosedrinker