[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 29th)

Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues.

Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country.

We will keep you updated on developments in the situation in Ukraine on the 29th (Japan time), including the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.

(There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)

IAEA Urges Arrangements for Early Dispatch of Expert Team to Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant

At the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, one of the largest in Europe in the southeastern part of Ukraine, there is a risk that it may lead to a serious accident, such as the temporary loss of the external power supply used for the cooling device due to shelling on the 25th of this month.

IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Grossi said in a statement on the 28th that there was no increase in radiation levels and no signs of a hydrogen leak, which Ukraine had been concerned about.

The IAEA plans to dispatch a team of experts to the site to help ensure the safety of the nuclear power plant. increase.

The expert team will investigate the damage to the nuclear power plant facilities from the shelling, whether the safety devices are functioning, and the working environment of the engineers at the nuclear power plant under the control of the Russian military. The focus is on whether the artillery fire will be stopped and the IAEA will be dispatched early.