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Ukraine: Moscow stores weapons in nuclear facilities

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The Russian armament is located very close to the main oil tank, the flammable product of which is used to cool the steam turbine, just as hydrogen is used to cool the generator, according to Energoatom

Ukraine today accused the Russia that it stores heavy weapons and ammunition at its occupied nuclear plant facilities Zaporizhiain the southern part of the country.

According to Energoatom, the Ukrainian nuclear energy provider, at least 14 units of heavy military equipment with their ammunition are stored in the engine room of reactor 1 of the plant, the largest in Europe.

“The entire heavy arsenal along with all ammunition is now close to the equipment that ensures the operation of the turbogenerator,” the company said on its Telegram channel.

The Russian armament is located very close to the main oil tank, the flammable product of which is used to cool the steam turbine, just as hydrogen is used to cool the generator, according to the Energoatom.

The Ukrainian agency is concerned about the risk of an accidental fire.

AFP notes that it cannot independently verify this information.

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