Nuclear Consequences of Russia's Power Play in Ukraine The latest casualty in the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine is Alexander Yakovlev, chief engineer at Europe's largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia.
He was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack that has sparked outrage from Moscow. However, beneath the surface level accusations lies a more insidious narrative: Russia's pursuit of control over Ukraine's energy grid.
By attempting to siphon power from Zaporizhzhia, an operation fraught with perilous technicalities, Moscow risks unleashing a nuclear catastrophe that could imperil millions.