'FINALLY, NUCLEAR WAR IS ON...': Europe, Zelensky Panic As Russia Threatens 'ALL NUKE SITES' | Watch

Añadido: 2026-06-01

[00:00:00]Russian President Vladimir Putin's close aid Dmitri Medvev issued a chilling warning after Moscow claimed that Ukraine attacked the Zaparisian nuclear power plant. The deputy chairman of Russia's security council said in a statement that in the event of a disaster at the nuclear power plant, Russia could respond with strikes on nuclear power plants in NATO countries involved in the conflict. In his statement, Medvev said, "I have already written about this once, but I will repeat these harsh words again. It is obvious that in the event of a catastrophic destruction of the engine room or reactor hall of a nuclear power plant, a new Chernobyl will occur, and this is no better than the use of tactical nuclear weapons. The response to such actions may be a symmetrical strike on Ukrainian nuclear power plants as well as on nuclear power plants in NATO countries involved in the conflict."

[00:00:58]On May 30, Russia claimed that a Ukrainian drone struck a power unit at the Zaparia nuclear power plant. The head of Russia's state atomic energy corporation, Rasatam, alleged that the strike marked Ukraine's first targeted attack on the main equipment of the Zaparisia nuclear power plant, which has been occupied by Russian forces since March 2022.

[00:01:22]Reacting to Russia's claims, the Ukrainian military rejected the allegations. Ukraine's Southern Defense Forces said in a statement, "The Ukrainian Defense Forces did not strike power unit number six of the Zaparisia nuclear power plant." The statement added, "Ukrainian servicemen act exclusively within the norms of international humanitarian law and are aware of the consequences of any actions involving nuclear facilities. The military accused Russia of disinformation and nuclear blackmail.

[00:01:55]Russian Federation continues to use the Zaparisia nuclear power plant as an instrument of nuclear blackmail and information provocations, the Southern Defense Forces said. The statement further added, "The reports spread by occupation resources about the alleged strike by the Ukrainian defense forces on the facilities of the Zaparisia nuclear power plant are another attempt to discredit Ukraine and hide Russia's own criminal actions. The military also pointed to Russia's failure to provide photo or video evidence supporting its claims and said Ukraine does not possess fiber optic drones with a sufficient range to strike the ZNP. The version promoted by Russia does not withstand factual verification, the military said.

[00:02:44]Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Womir Zalinski in his nightly address on May 30 said intelligence indicating the possibility of a major Russian strike remains credible. He also demanded more Patriot missiles. I have information from intelligence services about the possibility of a massive strike remains current. We know that our partners have spoken with the Russians about this.

[00:03:08]There is no belief that anyone in Moscow will come to their senses. Be sure to protect your lives. respond to any threats and warnings. Our air defense forces, our mobile fire groups, and our combat aviation are all as prepared as possible given the available supplies.

[00:03:24]The interception rate of Shahead drones by our troops remains consistently above 90%. Between 90% and 93%.

[00:03:33]As for cruise missiles and ballistic missiles, we are working with all partners to secure new contributions to the PURL program, and we are looking for other ways to obtain missiles. Thank you to all our soldiers who ensure the reach of such Russian targets, primarily military and fuel logistics in the temporarily occupied territory along the coast of our Sea of Az. Our drones are already reaching more and more into this depth of the temporarily occupied territory. This is already reflected in the fuel shortage in Crimea. There is something to note about the unmanned systems forces units of the armed forces of Ukraine in deep strikes. There were defeats of Russian TU142 military aircraft and the Escander installation was also reached. There were hits on oil targets. The armed forces of Ukraine and the Rosttoff region, the security service of Ukraine and the Kranadar region. This is what really affects the Russian potential for aggression. And Russia could have ended this war with peace long ago, but it itself chooses to prolong and expand the war. We are trying to activate all channels of communication with the United States of America. We expect that there will be visits and negotiations.

[00:04:45]On the team level, we constantly communicate about this. We must continue exchanges. In early May, it was through the mediation of America that we agreed on the 1,00x 1,000 format. We must implement all of this. There will be new negotiations in Europe as well. We are now actively preparing for them.

[00:05:04]>> A Ukrainian drone has struck a turbine building at the Zaparisia nuclear power plant, marking what Russian officials describe as the first direct attack targeting the main power generation units of Europe's largest nuclear facility. Rosatom Chief Alexi Lachev said the strike hit the turbine hall connected to one of the plant's turbine halls, leaving a hole in the building's wall, but causing only limited physical damage. According to Rosatom, the attack was carried out using a fiber optic controlled FPV drone, which officials argue rules out the possibility of an accidental impact. The Ukrainian army is repeatedly crossing not just red lines, but the boundaries of common sense, Licochev said following the incident.

[00:05:52]The attack did not trigger a radiation leak or affect reactor safety systems, according to Russian authorities.

[00:05:59]However, Rosatam warned that any strike on infrastructure linked to a nuclear facility carries serious risks regardless of the immediate damage caused. Licochev described the incident as another step towards a scenario that could have consequences far beyond the battlefield. We are one step closer to an incident that is likely to harm even those far from Russia and Ukraine. The Zaparisia plant has remained one of the most sensitive flash points of the war.

[00:06:28]Captured by Russian forces in March 2022, the facility has repeatedly come under shelling, drone attacks, and accusations traded between Moscow and Kev. Both sides have blamed each other for endangering the site, while inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency have repeatedly warned that military activity around the plant raises the risk of a nuclear accident.

[00:06:52]The latest strike is particularly notable because it reportedly targeted the turbine section attached to the plant's main generating units rather than auxiliary infrastructure elsewhere on the site. While the reactors remain shut down and in a cold state, damage to critical support facilities could complicate efforts to maintain long-term safety and operational stability.

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