Vladimir Putin decrees Russia takeover of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

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• Oct 5, 2022 | Dhupali Das

The power facility has been occupied by Moscow's forces since March and is close to the front lines...

Digital Desk: Russian President Vladimir Putin directed his government on Wednesday to take over operations of Europe's largest nuclear power station in the Russia-annexed region of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine.

"The government will ensure that the nuclear facilities at the plant... are integrated as federal property," the executive order said.

The power facility has been occupied by Moscow's forces since March and is close to the front lines.