Ukraine and Russia Accuse Each Other in Zaporizhzhia Fire

A fire broke out recently at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, with both Russia and Ukraine accusing each other of causing the blaze. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) observed smoke and explosions at the site, urging both parties to cease hostilities to prevent a nuclear accident. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russia initiated the fire as a form of blackmail, while Russian officials attributed it to Ukrainian drone strikes. The situation escalates as Ukraine launched its largest incursion into Russian territory in two years, leading to fears of a nuclear catastrophe. Although Rosatom reported the fire was extinguished, concerns about nuclear safety remain high due to ongoing military actions near the facility. The IAEA has called for immediate access to assess the damage but has received no response from either side.