Russia warns against attempts to attack Zaporizhia nuclear plant

MOSCOW: Russia has warned Ukraine and its Western allies against attempts to attack the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant (NPP) or destabilize the situation. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday, “We urge the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) to investigate the matter. For this, the help of experts from the plant can be taken.” Several Ukrainian military drones were spotted in the vicinity of the Zaporizhia nuclear facility in recent days, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a statement from the plant’s press service. However, there is no damage to the plant.