A nuclear facility during a war can become a target of military pressure, a strategic hostage, or a source of risk if power supply, cooling, personnel, or structural integrity is compromised. The IAEA has outlined safety principles for Zaporizhzhia precisely to prevent nuclear accidents in conflict. The plant does not become a nuclear weapon, but can become a dangerous infrastructure if used improperly.
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Could a war turn a nuclear power plant into a weapon?
Not into an atomic bomb, but into a nuclear safety risk.
