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Risk of Radiation Disaster at Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant Amid Russian Troop Presence
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13:51 - 15:40 (01:49)

Ukrainian nuclear experts warn of the dangers of running a nuclear power plant with just one reserve line and reactors feeding power to the grid while Russian troops are present, violating principles of safe operation and raising the risk of a global radiation disaster.

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