Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky alleged on Tuesday that Russia is suspected of installing explosive-like objects on the roofs of several power generation units at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant.
The intentions of the Russians during the occupation were not clear, but “perhaps it was to simulate an attack on a factory. Maybe they have another scenario,” Zelensky said. . in a tweet.
Nevertheless, he warned that “the only danger to the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant is Russia and no one else.”
He also warned that Russia could be instigated to “perpetrate new evils” and that the world needed to forestall such an event “because radiation affects everyone”. .
The Ukrainian military made similar allegations in a statement. facebook post Tuesday. (Related: Graphic drone footage of Ukrainian soldiers trying to save wounded by jumping directly onto mines)
Now intelligence agencies have information that the Russian military has installed objects resembling explosives on the roofs of some power generation units of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. Probably to simulate attacks on plants. Perhaps they have another scenario. But inside… pic.twitter.com/RWbykc72cL
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 4, 2023
In a video message accompanying the tweet, Zelensky confirmed negotiations with French President Emmanuel Macron, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Christersson. He especially thanked President Macron for sending “missiles and tanks” and spoke of further discussion on “what will be the strategic basis of Europe after this war”.
He revealed his expectations for the NATO Summit to be held in Vilnius, Lithuania from July 11-12.
President Zelensky reminded viewers on Tuesday that it has been 16 months since Russia occupied the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. ”
“Nuclear power plants must be fully protected from any radiation accident,” he added.
The prime minister also announced news of a new Russian attack on Kharkov, in which he said more than 40 people, including 12 children, had been injured, including two infants. He promised the wounded the help they needed.
