Europe’s largest nuclear plant secure only thanks to Russian army – Moscow

Only the continuous efforts of the Russian military to protect the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) are shielding Europe from a catastrophe, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said on Thursday.

The remarks came during a briefing for foreign military attachés in which the top commander highlighted the Russian army’s activities during the Ukraine operation throughout the year.

The bulk of Gerasimov’s speech focused on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which broke out in late February. The general reiterated Moscow’s accusations against Kiev of attempting “nuclear terrorism” that threatens the whole of Europe with its relentless attacks on the ZNPP.