The country’s intelligence service made the claim hours after Moscow accused Ukraine of trying to stage an “accident” there, which may involve a radioactive leak, during a visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the ravaged war nation. Located in southeastern Ukraine, the Zaporizhzhia plant was seized by Russia in the early days of the war and has come under repeated fire in recent weeks. Both sides have pointed the finger at each other for the bombing. Live Ukraine news: Russia calls nuclear demilitarization proposal ‘unacceptable’ Russian news agencies reported shelling over Enerhodar overnight, near the power plant, which Ukraine is blamed for. There have been indications that Russia may try to carry out a false flag operation in the region – the Russian Defense Ministry earlier claimed that Ukraine would stage a “minor accident” and “provocation” – and blame them – to coincide with his trip Mr. Guterres. And Ukraine’s defense intelligence service said it had information that personnel from the Russian nuclear company Rosatom had left the site and that the facility would be closed to all but operational personnel. NBC News, citing Ukraine’s intelligence services, reports that workers at the plant have been told not to show up at the facility on Friday. The UN chief is expected on Friday to visit the Black Sea port of Odessa, where grain exports have resumed under a UN-brokered deal. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the western city of Lviv during his visit on Thursday. What was discussed at the meeting? The trio discussed efforts to de-escalate the war, speeding up grain exports and the nuclear situation in Zaporizhia. After the meeting, Mr Guterres called for the demilitarization of the power plant and said he was seriously concerned about the situation around him. “The facility should not be used as part of a military operation. Instead, an agreement is urgently needed to restore Zaporizhia’s purely civilian infrastructure and ensure the region’s security,” he said. Image: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine’s president added that he had agreed on parameters for a possible International Atomic Energy Agency mission to the plant. Mr Guterres called for an end to the fighting near the power station and the head of Russia’s chemical and biological defense forces, Igor Kirillov, claimed that support systems had already been destroyed by shelling. He said any accident would mean radioactive material would reach Germany, Slovakia and Poland. The Russian Defense Ministry has also warned that the plant could be shut down if the bombing continues.
Russia’s warning is ominous, but the risk of a nuclear explosion is extremely unlikely
Russia’s warning of an organized attack from Ukraine on the Zaporizhia power station on Friday is ominous.
Russia has a history of “predicting incidents” as a cover for its own actions.
Analysts say the risk of a nuclear explosion at the plant, similar to the one that occurred in the Ukrainian city of Chernobyl in 1986, is highly unlikely due to its modern construction and ability to withstand major shocks.
What is more likely, if the fighting around the plant continues, is a radioactive leak comparable to the most recent Fukushima disaster in Japan.
As a result, there is a growing sense of urgency among world leaders, and it has become the focus of this war in recent days.
Ukraine wants the region to become a demilitarized zone. the UN secretary general supported this move today when he spoke after meeting President Zelensky in Lviv.
Russia objects to this – its forces currently occupy the site and thus control power over much of southern Ukraine.
Effectively seizing and controlling Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is a major coup for Moscow, so it is unlikely to cede that control easily.
Ukraine says it is being used as a base to attack from and that Russian heavy artillery is positioned in and around the power station – something the Kremlin denies.
Kyiv also claims that Russia has struck the facility itself to blame Ukraine for any power outages.
Mr Erdogan said he discussed possible ways to end the war during the tripartite meeting.
He added that the three leaders discussed using the positive atmosphere created by a grain export deal in July to consolidate lasting peace.
After the meeting, Mr Guterres said 21 ships had left Ukrainian ports under the deal in less than a month and 15 ships had left Istanbul to load grain and other food supplies from the country.
Image: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Zelensky and Mr Guterres
Seven people were killed and 16 injured
Fears of a nuclear situation come as more deaths are reported in the six-month-old war.
On Wednesday afternoon, seven people were killed and 16 injured in bombings in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, according to emergency services.
Another person was killed and 18 others were injured early Thursday in a separate residential area of the city, regional governor Oleh Synehubov said.
Meanwhile, in other developments on the battlefield, Ukrainian forces said they killed 29 “invaders” and destroyed artillery, vehicles and a supply depot near Bylochirka, northeast of Kherson – in southern Ukraine.
There are also reports of shelling in Russian-held Crimea, targeting an airport on the peninsula – but Russian officials say no damage has been caused.
Image: Bombing continued to hit Kharkiv
The commander of the Black Sea fleet was “fired”.
The commander of Russia’s Black Sea fleet is also reportedly being replaced after a series of explosions in Crimea last week, blamed on saboteurs.
Russia’s RIA news agency quoted sources as confirming that Igor Osipov had been ousted and replaced by Viktor Sokolov. If confirmed, it would be one of the most significant firings of the war.
It follows Ukraine’s humiliating sinking of the Kremlin’s flagship cruiser, the Moskva
title: “Ukraine Claims Russia Is Preparing To Challenge Europe S Largest Nuclear Power Plant Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-26” author: “Joe Douglass”
The country’s intelligence service made the claim hours after Moscow accused Ukraine of trying to stage an “accident” there, which may involve a radioactive leak, during a visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the ravaged war nation. Located in southeastern Ukraine, the Zaporizhzhia plant was seized by Russia in the early days of the war and has come under repeated fire in recent weeks. Both sides have pointed the finger at each other for the bombing. Live Ukraine news: Russia calls nuclear demilitarization proposal ‘unacceptable’ Russian news agencies reported shelling over Enerhodar overnight, near the power plant, which Ukraine is blamed for. There have been indications that Russia may try to carry out a false flag operation in the region – the Russian Defense Ministry earlier claimed that Ukraine would stage a “minor accident” and “provocation” – and blame them – to coincide with his trip Mr. Guterres. And Ukraine’s defense intelligence service said it had information that personnel from the Russian nuclear company Rosatom had left the site and that the facility would be closed to all but operational personnel. NBC News, citing Ukraine’s intelligence services, reports that workers at the plant have been told not to show up at the facility on Friday. The UN chief is expected on Friday to visit the Black Sea port of Odessa, where grain exports have resumed under a UN-brokered deal. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the western city of Lviv during his visit on Thursday. What was discussed at the meeting? The trio discussed efforts to de-escalate the war, speeding up grain exports and the nuclear situation in Zaporizhia. After the meeting, Mr Guterres called for the demilitarization of the power plant and said he was seriously concerned about the situation around him. “The facility should not be used as part of a military operation. Instead, an agreement is urgently needed to restore Zaporizhia’s purely civilian infrastructure and ensure the region’s security,” he said. Image: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine’s president added that he had agreed on parameters for a possible International Atomic Energy Agency mission to the plant. Mr Guterres called for an end to the fighting near the power station and the head of Russia’s chemical and biological defense forces, Igor Kirillov, claimed that support systems had already been destroyed by shelling. He said any accident would mean radioactive material would reach Germany, Slovakia and Poland. The Russian Defense Ministry has also warned that the plant could be shut down if the bombing continues.
Russia’s warning is ominous, but the risk of a nuclear explosion is extremely unlikely
Russia’s warning of an organized attack from Ukraine on the Zaporizhia power station on Friday is ominous.
Russia has a history of “predicting incidents” as a cover for its own actions.
Analysts say the risk of a nuclear explosion at the plant, similar to the one that occurred in the Ukrainian city of Chernobyl in 1986, is highly unlikely due to its modern construction and ability to withstand major shocks.
What is more likely, if the fighting around the plant continues, is a radioactive leak comparable to the most recent Fukushima disaster in Japan.
As a result, there is a growing sense of urgency among world leaders, and it has become the focus of this war in recent days.
Ukraine wants the region to become a demilitarized zone. the UN secretary general supported this move today when he spoke after meeting President Zelensky in Lviv.
Russia objects to this – its forces currently occupy the site and thus control power over much of southern Ukraine.
Effectively seizing and controlling Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is a major coup for Moscow, so it is unlikely to cede that control easily.
Ukraine says it is being used as a base to attack from and that Russian heavy artillery is positioned in and around the power station – something the Kremlin denies.
Kyiv also claims that Russia has struck the facility itself to blame Ukraine for any power outages.
Mr Erdogan said he discussed possible ways to end the war during the tripartite meeting.
He added that the three leaders discussed using the positive atmosphere created by a grain export deal in July to consolidate lasting peace.
After the meeting, Mr Guterres said 21 ships had left Ukrainian ports under the deal in less than a month and 15 ships had left Istanbul to load grain and other food supplies from the country.
Image: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Zelensky and Mr Guterres
Seven people were killed and 16 injured
Fears of a nuclear situation come as more deaths are reported in the six-month-old war.
On Wednesday afternoon, seven people were killed and 16 injured in bombings in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, according to emergency services.
Another person was killed and 18 others were injured early Thursday in a separate residential area of the city, regional governor Oleh Synehubov said.
Meanwhile, in other developments on the battlefield, Ukrainian forces said they killed 29 “invaders” and destroyed artillery, vehicles and a supply depot near Bylochirka, northeast of Kherson – in southern Ukraine.
There are also reports of shelling in Russian-held Crimea, targeting an airport on the peninsula – but Russian officials say no damage has been caused.
Image: Bombing continued to hit Kharkiv
The commander of the Black Sea fleet was “fired”.
The commander of Russia’s Black Sea fleet is also reportedly being replaced after a series of explosions in Crimea last week, blamed on saboteurs.
Russia’s RIA news agency quoted sources as confirming that Igor Osipov had been ousted and replaced by Viktor Sokolov. If confirmed, it would be one of the most significant firings of the war.
It follows Ukraine’s humiliating sinking of the Kremlin’s flagship cruiser, the Moskva
title: “Ukraine Claims Russia Is Preparing To Challenge Europe S Largest Nuclear Power Plant Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-13” author: “Lucas Dunkleberger”
The country’s intelligence service made the claim hours after Moscow accused Ukraine of trying to stage an “accident” there, which may involve a radioactive leak, during a visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the ravaged war nation. Located in southeastern Ukraine, the Zaporizhzhia plant was seized by Russia in the early days of the war and has come under repeated fire in recent weeks. Both sides have pointed the finger at each other for the bombing. Live Ukraine news: Russia calls nuclear demilitarization proposal ‘unacceptable’ Russian news agencies reported shelling over Enerhodar overnight, near the power plant, which Ukraine is blamed for. There have been indications that Russia may try to carry out a false flag operation in the region – the Russian Defense Ministry earlier claimed that Ukraine would stage a “minor accident” and “provocation” – and blame them – to coincide with his trip Mr. Guterres. And Ukraine’s defense intelligence service said it had information that personnel from the Russian nuclear company Rosatom had left the site and that the facility would be closed to all but operational personnel. NBC News, citing Ukraine’s intelligence services, reports that workers at the plant have been told not to show up at the facility on Friday. The UN chief is expected on Friday to visit the Black Sea port of Odessa, where grain exports have resumed under a UN-brokered deal. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the western city of Lviv during his visit on Thursday. What was discussed at the meeting? The trio discussed efforts to de-escalate the war, speeding up grain exports and the nuclear situation in Zaporizhia. After the meeting, Mr Guterres called for the demilitarization of the power plant and said he was seriously concerned about the situation around him. “The facility should not be used as part of a military operation. Instead, an agreement is urgently needed to restore Zaporizhia’s purely civilian infrastructure and ensure the region’s security,” he said. Image: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine’s president added that he had agreed on parameters for a possible International Atomic Energy Agency mission to the plant. Mr Guterres called for an end to the fighting near the power station and the head of Russia’s chemical and biological defense forces, Igor Kirillov, claimed that support systems had already been destroyed by shelling. He said any accident would mean radioactive material would reach Germany, Slovakia and Poland. The Russian Defense Ministry has also warned that the plant could be shut down if the bombing continues.
Russia’s warning is ominous, but the risk of a nuclear explosion is extremely unlikely
Russia’s warning of an organized attack from Ukraine on the Zaporizhia power station on Friday is ominous.
Russia has a history of “predicting incidents” as a cover for its own actions.
Analysts say the risk of a nuclear explosion at the plant, similar to the one that occurred in the Ukrainian city of Chernobyl in 1986, is highly unlikely due to its modern construction and ability to withstand major shocks.
What is more likely, if the fighting around the plant continues, is a radioactive leak comparable to the most recent Fukushima disaster in Japan.
As a result, there is a growing sense of urgency among world leaders, and it has become the focus of this war in recent days.
Ukraine wants the region to become a demilitarized zone. the UN secretary general supported this move today when he spoke after meeting President Zelensky in Lviv.
Russia objects to this – its forces currently occupy the site and thus control power over much of southern Ukraine.
Effectively seizing and controlling Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is a major coup for Moscow, so it is unlikely to cede that control easily.
Ukraine says it is being used as a base to attack from and that Russian heavy artillery is positioned in and around the power station – something the Kremlin denies.
Kyiv also claims that Russia has struck the facility itself to blame Ukraine for any power outages.
Mr Erdogan said he discussed possible ways to end the war during the tripartite meeting.
He added that the three leaders discussed using the positive atmosphere created by a grain export deal in July to consolidate lasting peace.
After the meeting, Mr Guterres said 21 ships had left Ukrainian ports under the deal in less than a month and 15 ships had left Istanbul to load grain and other food supplies from the country.
Image: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Zelensky and Mr Guterres
Seven people were killed and 16 injured
Fears of a nuclear situation come as more deaths are reported in the six-month-old war.
On Wednesday afternoon, seven people were killed and 16 injured in bombings in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, according to emergency services.
Another person was killed and 18 others were injured early Thursday in a separate residential area of the city, regional governor Oleh Synehubov said.
Meanwhile, in other developments on the battlefield, Ukrainian forces said they killed 29 “invaders” and destroyed artillery, vehicles and a supply depot near Bylochirka, northeast of Kherson – in southern Ukraine.
There are also reports of shelling in Russian-held Crimea, targeting an airport on the peninsula – but Russian officials say no damage has been caused.
Image: Bombing continued to hit Kharkiv
The commander of the Black Sea fleet was “fired”.
The commander of Russia’s Black Sea fleet is also reportedly being replaced after a series of explosions in Crimea last week, blamed on saboteurs.
Russia’s RIA news agency quoted sources as confirming that Igor Osipov had been ousted and replaced by Viktor Sokolov. If confirmed, it would be one of the most significant firings of the war.
It follows Ukraine’s humiliating sinking of the Kremlin’s flagship cruiser, the Moskva
title: “Ukraine Claims Russia Is Preparing To Challenge Europe S Largest Nuclear Power Plant Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-26” author: “Toni Riley”
The country’s intelligence service made the claim hours after Moscow accused Ukraine of trying to stage an “accident” there, which may involve a radioactive leak, during a visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the ravaged war nation. Located in southeastern Ukraine, the Zaporizhzhia plant was seized by Russia in the early days of the war and has come under repeated fire in recent weeks. Both sides have pointed the finger at each other for the bombing. Live Ukraine news: Russia calls nuclear demilitarization proposal ‘unacceptable’ Russian news agencies reported shelling over Enerhodar overnight, near the power plant, which Ukraine is blamed for. There have been indications that Russia may try to carry out a false flag operation in the region – the Russian Defense Ministry earlier claimed that Ukraine would stage a “minor accident” and “provocation” – and blame them – to coincide with his trip Mr. Guterres. And Ukraine’s defense intelligence service said it had information that personnel from the Russian nuclear company Rosatom had left the site and that the facility would be closed to all but operational personnel. NBC News, citing Ukraine’s intelligence services, reports that workers at the plant have been told not to show up at the facility on Friday. The UN chief is expected on Friday to visit the Black Sea port of Odessa, where grain exports have resumed under a UN-brokered deal. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the western city of Lviv during his visit on Thursday. What was discussed at the meeting? The trio discussed efforts to de-escalate the war, speeding up grain exports and the nuclear situation in Zaporizhia. After the meeting, Mr Guterres called for the demilitarization of the power plant and said he was seriously concerned about the situation around him. “The facility should not be used as part of a military operation. Instead, an agreement is urgently needed to restore Zaporizhia’s purely civilian infrastructure and ensure the region’s security,” he said. Image: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine’s president added that he had agreed on parameters for a possible International Atomic Energy Agency mission to the plant. Mr Guterres called for an end to the fighting near the power station and the head of Russia’s chemical and biological defense forces, Igor Kirillov, claimed that support systems had already been destroyed by shelling. He said any accident would mean radioactive material would reach Germany, Slovakia and Poland. The Russian Defense Ministry has also warned that the plant could be shut down if the bombing continues.
Russia’s warning is ominous, but the risk of a nuclear explosion is extremely unlikely
Russia’s warning of an organized attack from Ukraine on the Zaporizhia power station on Friday is ominous.
Russia has a history of “predicting incidents” as a cover for its own actions.
Analysts say the risk of a nuclear explosion at the plant, similar to the one that occurred in the Ukrainian city of Chernobyl in 1986, is highly unlikely due to its modern construction and ability to withstand major shocks.
What is more likely, if the fighting around the plant continues, is a radioactive leak comparable to the most recent Fukushima disaster in Japan.
As a result, there is a growing sense of urgency among world leaders, and it has become the focus of this war in recent days.
Ukraine wants the region to become a demilitarized zone. the UN secretary general supported this move today when he spoke after meeting President Zelensky in Lviv.
Russia objects to this – its forces currently occupy the site and thus control power over much of southern Ukraine.
Effectively seizing and controlling Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is a major coup for Moscow, so it is unlikely to cede that control easily.
Ukraine says it is being used as a base to attack from and that Russian heavy artillery is positioned in and around the power station – something the Kremlin denies.
Kyiv also claims that Russia has struck the facility itself to blame Ukraine for any power outages.
Mr Erdogan said he discussed possible ways to end the war during the tripartite meeting.
He added that the three leaders discussed using the positive atmosphere created by a grain export deal in July to consolidate lasting peace.
After the meeting, Mr Guterres said 21 ships had left Ukrainian ports under the deal in less than a month and 15 ships had left Istanbul to load grain and other food supplies from the country.
Image: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Zelensky and Mr Guterres
Seven people were killed and 16 injured
Fears of a nuclear situation come as more deaths are reported in the six-month-old war.
On Wednesday afternoon, seven people were killed and 16 injured in bombings in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, according to emergency services.
Another person was killed and 18 others were injured early Thursday in a separate residential area of the city, regional governor Oleh Synehubov said.
Meanwhile, in other developments on the battlefield, Ukrainian forces said they killed 29 “invaders” and destroyed artillery, vehicles and a supply depot near Bylochirka, northeast of Kherson – in southern Ukraine.
There are also reports of shelling in Russian-held Crimea, targeting an airport on the peninsula – but Russian officials say no damage has been caused.
Image: Bombing continued to hit Kharkiv
The commander of the Black Sea fleet was “fired”.
The commander of Russia’s Black Sea fleet is also reportedly being replaced after a series of explosions in Crimea last week, blamed on saboteurs.
Russia’s RIA news agency quoted sources as confirming that Igor Osipov had been ousted and replaced by Viktor Sokolov. If confirmed, it would be one of the most significant firings of the war.
It follows Ukraine’s humiliating sinking of the Kremlin’s flagship cruiser, the Moskva
title: “Ukraine Claims Russia Is Preparing To Challenge Europe S Largest Nuclear Power Plant Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-19” author: “Patricia Bain”
The country’s intelligence service made the claim hours after Moscow accused Ukraine of trying to stage an “accident” there, which may involve a radioactive leak, during a visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the ravaged war nation. Located in southeastern Ukraine, the Zaporizhzhia plant was seized by Russia in the early days of the war and has come under repeated fire in recent weeks. Both sides have pointed the finger at each other for the bombing. Live Ukraine news: Russia calls nuclear demilitarization proposal ‘unacceptable’ Russian news agencies reported shelling over Enerhodar overnight, near the power plant, which Ukraine is blamed for. There have been indications that Russia may try to carry out a false flag operation in the region – the Russian Defense Ministry earlier claimed that Ukraine would stage a “minor accident” and “provocation” – and blame them – to coincide with his trip Mr. Guterres. And Ukraine’s defense intelligence service said it had information that personnel from the Russian nuclear company Rosatom had left the site and that the facility would be closed to all but operational personnel. NBC News, citing Ukraine’s intelligence services, reports that workers at the plant have been told not to show up at the facility on Friday. The UN chief is expected on Friday to visit the Black Sea port of Odessa, where grain exports have resumed under a UN-brokered deal. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the western city of Lviv during his visit on Thursday. What was discussed at the meeting? The trio discussed efforts to de-escalate the war, speeding up grain exports and the nuclear situation in Zaporizhia. After the meeting, Mr Guterres called for the demilitarization of the power plant and said he was seriously concerned about the situation around him. “The facility should not be used as part of a military operation. Instead, an agreement is urgently needed to restore Zaporizhia’s purely civilian infrastructure and ensure the region’s security,” he said. Image: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine’s president added that he had agreed on parameters for a possible International Atomic Energy Agency mission to the plant. Mr Guterres called for an end to the fighting near the power station and the head of Russia’s chemical and biological defense forces, Igor Kirillov, claimed that support systems had already been destroyed by shelling. He said any accident would mean radioactive material would reach Germany, Slovakia and Poland. The Russian Defense Ministry has also warned that the plant could be shut down if the bombing continues.
Russia’s warning is ominous, but the risk of a nuclear explosion is extremely unlikely
Russia’s warning of an organized attack from Ukraine on the Zaporizhia power station on Friday is ominous.
Russia has a history of “predicting incidents” as a cover for its own actions.
Analysts say the risk of a nuclear explosion at the plant, similar to the one that occurred in the Ukrainian city of Chernobyl in 1986, is highly unlikely due to its modern construction and ability to withstand major shocks.
What is more likely, if the fighting around the plant continues, is a radioactive leak comparable to the most recent Fukushima disaster in Japan.
As a result, there is a growing sense of urgency among world leaders, and it has become the focus of this war in recent days.
Ukraine wants the region to become a demilitarized zone. the UN secretary general supported this move today when he spoke after meeting President Zelensky in Lviv.
Russia objects to this – its forces currently occupy the site and thus control power over much of southern Ukraine.
Effectively seizing and controlling Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is a major coup for Moscow, so it is unlikely to cede that control easily.
Ukraine says it is being used as a base to attack from and that Russian heavy artillery is positioned in and around the power station – something the Kremlin denies.
Kyiv also claims that Russia has struck the facility itself to blame Ukraine for any power outages.
Mr Erdogan said he discussed possible ways to end the war during the tripartite meeting.
He added that the three leaders discussed using the positive atmosphere created by a grain export deal in July to consolidate lasting peace.
After the meeting, Mr Guterres said 21 ships had left Ukrainian ports under the deal in less than a month and 15 ships had left Istanbul to load grain and other food supplies from the country.
Image: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Zelensky and Mr Guterres
Seven people were killed and 16 injured
Fears of a nuclear situation come as more deaths are reported in the six-month-old war.
On Wednesday afternoon, seven people were killed and 16 injured in bombings in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, according to emergency services.
Another person was killed and 18 others were injured early Thursday in a separate residential area of the city, regional governor Oleh Synehubov said.
Meanwhile, in other developments on the battlefield, Ukrainian forces said they killed 29 “invaders” and destroyed artillery, vehicles and a supply depot near Bylochirka, northeast of Kherson – in southern Ukraine.
There are also reports of shelling in Russian-held Crimea, targeting an airport on the peninsula – but Russian officials say no damage has been caused.
Image: Bombing continued to hit Kharkiv
The commander of the Black Sea fleet was “fired”.
The commander of Russia’s Black Sea fleet is also reportedly being replaced after a series of explosions in Crimea last week, blamed on saboteurs.
Russia’s RIA news agency quoted sources as confirming that Igor Osipov had been ousted and replaced by Viktor Sokolov. If confirmed, it would be one of the most significant firings of the war.
It follows Ukraine’s humiliating sinking of the Kremlin’s flagship cruiser, the Moskva
