UN Raises Alarm , After Fighting Continues Near , Ukraine Nuclear Plant .
The BBC reports that Ukraine and Russia
have blamed each other for more shelling
of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
On August 11, both sides reported 10 strikes
on the administrative office and fire station
of Europe's largest nuclear plant.
On August 11, both sides reported 10 strikes
on the administrative office and fire station
of Europe's largest nuclear plant.
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
was seized by Russia in early March.
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres
warned that fighting at the nuclear facility could , "lead to disaster.".
Urgent agreement is needed
at a technical level on a safe
perimeter of demilitarization
to ensure the safety of the area, António Guterres, United Nations
Secretary General, via BBC.
On August 10, the G7 group of industrialized
nations said that Russia should immediately
return control of the plant to Kyiv.
Last week, the facility and surrounding area
were shelled with both Russia and Ukraine pinning
responsibility for the attack on each other.
Last week, the facility and surrounding area
were shelled with both Russia and Ukraine pinning
responsibility for the attack on each other.
On August 11, Ukraine's nuclear agency, Enerhoatom, warned that, "Russian invaders again shelled the Zaporizhzhia
plant and territories near the nuclear facility.".
According to Enerhoatom, despite shells
striking near the storage of radiation sources,
everything was under control at the site.
Shortly after the statement from Ukraine, Russia
released its own statement accusing Ukraine of using
multiple-launch rocket systems and heavy artillery.
Shortly after the statement from Ukraine, Russia
released its own statement accusing Ukraine of using
multiple-launch rocket systems and heavy artillery.
BBC reports that neither country's claims , have been independently verified.