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 31st (Japan time), including the battle situation and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.



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

IAEA Arrive in Kyiv, the capital, to Zaporizhia nuclear power plant on the 31st

A team of experts from the IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency, who is heading to the site to investigate a nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, is expected to arrive in the capital, Kyiv, and begin the investigation on the 31st.



But the focus is on whether the investigation will go smoothly as Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of continued shelling.



At the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, which is located in the southeastern part of Ukraine and is controlled by the Russian military, a series of shelling has raised concerns about a serious accident, and a team of experts led by IAEA Director General Grossi is heading to the site to investigate. .



Director General Grossi held talks with President Zelensky in Kyiv, the capital, on the 30th.

In it, President Zelensky said, "The world supports the removal of all Russian military units from nuclear power plants along with explosives and weapons, their immediate demilitarization, and the establishment of a demilitarized zone around nuclear power plants." rice field.



Furthermore, he emphasized the idea that the danger can only be eliminated by transferring the nuclear power plant completely under the control of the Ukrainian government.



According to American media, the investigation is scheduled to take place from the 31st to September 3rd.



Regarding the investigation, the Russian newspaper "Izvestia" reported on the 30th that the top pro-Russian faction who controlled the Zaporizhia region will accompany the investigation and explain the situation of the nuclear power plant.



On the other hand, Advisor to the Ukrainian President Podryak posted on SNS on the 30th that "Russia is intentionally shelling the route for the IAEA expert team to go to the nuclear power plant," saying that Russia is trying to obstruct the investigation. accused of being



In response, the Russian Defense Ministry said, "The Ukrainian military fired two shells into the site of the nuclear power plant in the last 24 hours," and while they accused each other of continuing shelling, the IAEA investigation went smoothly. The focus is on whether we can advance to



Against this backdrop, on the 29th, Ukrainian forces embarked on a new offensive in the Russian-occupied area of ​​southern Kherson Oblast.

In response to this, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed on the 30th that it had defeated the Ukrainian military offensive, killing more than 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers.



The Ukrainian military is believed to have attacked the bridges and ammunition depots of Russian-controlled bases, damaging the supply routes of the Russian army. It has been.

EU to provide over 5 million iodine tablets to Ukraine to reduce thyroid exposure

Shelling continues around the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in the southeastern part of Ukraine, raising concerns about the safety of the nuclear power plant. announced that it will provide more than 5 million tablets.



Amid ongoing shelling around the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, the EU announced on the 30th that it would provide Ukraine with more than 5 million iodine tablets that reduce radiation exposure to the thyroid.



It has been requested by the Ukrainian government to prepare for situations where it is necessary to take it.



On the other hand, the EU held a meeting of defense ministers in the Czech Republic on the 30th, discussed military assistance to Ukraine, and agreed to conduct training for the Ukrainian army as the EU.



Among EU member states, France and others are already training Ukrainian soldiers on how to use specific weapons.



At a press conference, High Representative Borrell said of the significance of the EU's training, "The training that Ukraine needs ranges from short-term to long-term. By searching for it, we can better respond to Ukraine's needs," he said, emphasizing the idea of ​​​​hurrying preparations for implementation.