Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the ramifications of such sabotage could be extremely disastrous. "We are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the plant," he said. "However, we cannot rule out the possibility of sabotage."
Both Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of planning an assault on Europe's largest nuclear power facility.
On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia was "preparing to blow up" the plant, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Ukraine of "playing with fire" by storing weapons at the facility.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is located in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Enerhodar. It is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, with six reactors that generate about 25% of Ukraine's electricity.
The plant was captured by Russian forces in early March. Since then, there have been concerns about the safety of the plant, as it has been repeatedly shelled by Russian forces.
The Kremlin's warning of a potential sabotage threat at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is a serious development. If such sabotage were to occur, it could have catastrophic consequences for the region and beyond. (ILKHA)