Russians seize Europe’s largest nuclear plant

Russian troops have seized Europe’s largest nuclear power plant after it was shelled overnight, sparking a fire but no release of radioactive material, the UN’s atomic watchdog has said.

The attack on the southeastern city of Enerhodar and its Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant unfolded as the invasion entered its second week – drawing fears of a nuclear disaster and immediate condemnation from world leaders

Three Ukrainian troops were killed in the blast, according to the Ukrainian state nuclear company.