The city of Zaporizhia is located in the region of the same name, now annexed by Russia – and close to the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. News ticker on military events in the Ukraine war.
- attack on city Zaporizhia: At least five people buried
- annexations in the Ukraine: Putin puts Zaporizhia nuclear plant under Russian administration
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Update from October 6, 3:17 p.m: Russian response to Ukrainian counter-offensive. After several defeats, Russian troops report successes in eastern Ukraine. The spokesman for the Ministry of Defense announced that the Zaitseve settlement in the Donetsk region had been taken. More than 120 soldiers of the 58th Panzer Grenadiers and the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade were killed on the Ukrainian side. This information could not be independently verified. Ukraine initially did not confirm Zaitseve’s loss.
Russian attack on Ukrainian city of Zaporizhia: At least five people buried
first report: Zaporizhia/Kyiv – Since the beginning of March, Russia has effectively controlled Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. The power plant has come under fire several times during heavy fighting in recent months – and even had to be shut down. Ukraine and Russia blame each other. The information could not be checked independently. The shelling sparked international concerns about a nuclear catastrophe.
Now two people have been killed and five more buried in Russian attacks on the city of Zaporizhia. Russian troops fired on several high-rise buildings, Ukrainian authorities said. At least five people were missing under the rubble, “many” more had been rescued. Among other things Kyiv Independent shared a related photo:
Annexations in Ukraine: Putin puts Zaporizhia nuclear plant under Russian administration
The city is located in the region of the same name, in which the nuclear power plant of the same name is also located. Its boss, Ihor Murashov, was arrested by Russian troops on October 30. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is on site with several experts, he is now back with his family.
Last week Putin announced the annexation of the partially occupied regions of Cherson, Donetsk, Luhansk, Donetsk and Zaporizhia. This step is not recognized internationally. (frs)
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