claims that a Ukrainian nuclear plant is “ready to explode in days,” what is true, what is exaggerated or uncertain,
Here’s a careful look at what credible sources say about recent claims that a Ukrainian nuclear plant is “ready to explode in days,” what is true, what is exaggerated or uncertain, and what the risks actually are. If you want, I can also look specifically at some of the first‐hand “internet eyewitness” posts you saw and evaluate those in light of all this. What the Official / Reliable Sources Say Location & Situation: Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant It is Europe’s largest nuclear plant and has been under Russian control since early in the war (2022). The Guardian +3 euronews +3 euronews +3 All six reactors are shut down (i.e. not actively producing electricity / undergoing fission) but cooling systems and spent fuel still need power and functioning systems. The Washington Post +3 Reuters +3 AP News +3 Power Loss & Use of Backup Generators Since ~September 23, 2025, external power lines supplying the Zaporizhzhia plant were damaged by shelling, cutting off ex...