Russian forces have captured Europe’s largest nuclear power plant after attacking it overnight Friday, which started at least one fire, officials said as the invasion into Ukraine entered its second week.

The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine said the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, near the town of Energodar, was occupied by Russian military troops after confirming no changes to radiation levels following intense fighting and shelling at the station.

Experts say if a meltdown happened, consequences could be much worse than Chornobyl.

The world’s leading nuclear authorities said they were concerned — but not panicked — about the damage to the power station, which supplies about one quarter of Ukraine’s power generation.

Global’s Mike Armstrong reports from Poland.

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