Russia’s goal in attack on nuclear plant: Take the electricity, Ukraine says

A file photo of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, situated in the Russian-controlled area of Enerhodar, seen from Nikopol (Photo: AFP)Premium
A file photo of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, situated in the Russian-controlled area of Enerhodar, seen from Nikopol (Photo: AFP)
 wsj 9 min read . Updated: 15 Aug 2022, 05:33 PM IST Joe Parkinson, The Wall Street Journal

The shelling is a deliberate step in Russia’s aim to steal Zaporizhzhia’s power by severing its connection to Ukraine’s remaining territory

The first sign of danger came when the dwindling crew of Ukrainian technicians running the Zaporizhzhia nuclear-power station noticed that officers from Russia’s state atomic energy company had left the premises without explanation. It was Aug. 5, and Russian soldiers were patrolling the facility.