Ukraine reports Russian attacks in Zaporizhia region

06/26/2023 06:25 (act. 06/26/2023 07:11)

The largest nuclear power plant in Europe, occupied by the Russians, is located in the Zaporizhia region. ©Portal

Russian troops launched a series of attacks using various weapons systems in the Zaporizhia region of central Ukraine.

According to the Ukrainian general staff on Monday morning, at least six modified S-300 anti-aircraft missiles were deployed. In addition, 33 air strikes and 45 attacks by multiple rocket launchers have been recorded since Sunday.

Ukrainian advance in the region

“As a result of Russian terrorist attacks, civilians were injured and homes, commercial and administrative buildings and private vehicles were damaged,” says the latest administration report. The information could not be independently verified.

According to the General Staff, Russian troops tried to stop the advance of Ukrainian units in the region south of Zaporizhia and recover lost positions. At least 30 settlements were shelled by Russian artillery.

Zelenskyy warns of nuclear sabotage

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned of safety risks around the Russian-controlled Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe. “Unfortunately, the world’s public attention to the existing Russian threat at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant is still insufficient,” complained Zelenskyy.

Ukraine’s Western partners have received all available intelligence information about Russia’s plans for the nuclear power plant. “We have to take very concrete measures, all together in the world, to avoid any radiation incident,” he warned, referring to possible sabotage of the facilities by the Russian occupiers.

Ukraine war news on VOL.AT