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How important is nuclear power to Ukraine?

Before the full-scale invasion, nuclear power was the cornerstone of Ukraine's energy grid, generating around half of the country's electricity. The Zaporizhzhia plant alone is the largest in Europe, highlighting its immense strategic importance. Disruptions there have significant implications for Ukraine's energy security and stability.

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