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Nuclear plant: How dangerous was the attack and what is the risk in Ukraine?

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Buildings at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine - the largest in Europe - have been damaged after it was hit by shelling.

The attack has prompted world leaders to accuse Russia of acting recklessly. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it could "directly threaten the safety of all of Europe".

What happened to the power plant?

Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with shelling, and later took control of the plant.

Buildings around one of its six power units have been damaged, according to Ukraine's nuclear inspectorate.

The UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says that none of the safety systems at the plant were affected, and there was no release of radioactive material.

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