Russia has received a ten-year license to operate a reactor at the Zaporojie nuclear plant, but concerns arise because the plant uses equipment unknown to Russian operators and remains in conflict zones.

Experts and former employees warn that poor maintenance, intimidation of Ukrainian staff forced to work, and ongoing attacks on energy networks create a high risk of nuclear incidents.

The International Atomic Energy Agency and Ukrainian authorities have called the Russian actions 'nuclear terrorism', highlighting the potential catastrophic impact on Europe in case of an accident.