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 regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 16th (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)
Ukrainian army strengthens vigilance in Luhansk and other offensives in Kharkiv
In Ukraine, where Russia continues its military invasion, President Zelensky emphasized that it was a "great victory" for recapturing most of the eastern Kharkiv region.
On the other hand, in the neighboring eastern provinces of Luhansk and Donetsk, Russian forces continue to carry out heavy attacks, and local authorities are on high alert.
In Ukraine, the Ukrainian army continues to reverse offensive in the east and south, and President Zelensky emphasized that almost all of the eastern Kharkiv region has been liberated.
On the 15th, he met with EU = European Union Chairman von der Leyen who visited the capital Kyiv, and according to the Ukrainian President's Office, President Zelensky said, ``We will liberate towns and villages from the rule of the Russian army every day. It's a big win," he said, showing confidence.
On the other hand, the governor of Luhansk province, which borders Kharkiv province, Haidai, said in an interview with local media on the 15th, ``Intense fighting continues in many regions, including Luhansk province. I will not be able to do it, ”he said, strengthening his vigilance.
Donetsk Governor Kirilenko also said on the 15th that a five-story apartment building in Bakhmut, one of the Ukrainian strongholds, was destroyed by a missile attack, and a hospital in another town was attacked, injuring people. Posting on SNS and calling for residents to evacuate.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova said at a press conference on the 15th that while showing hostility to the West that supplies weapons to Ukraine, "the urgency to achieve the objectives of the military operation is increasing day by day." It is believed that Russia may intensify its attacks in the future.
IAEA Council Adopts Resolution Calling Russia to End Occupation of Nuclear Power Plants
The board of directors of the IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency adopted a resolution calling on Russia to stop occupying nuclear power plants over the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, where shelling continues and concerns about safety are spreading.
The IAEA board meeting held in Austria from the 12th of this month held a discussion on the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in the southeastern part of Ukraine on the 15th.
Among them, a resolution was submitted to condemn the occupation of nuclear power plants by Russia and to call on Russia to stop the occupation in order to return control to Ukraine.
The meeting was closed to the public, but according to Reuters, of the 35 member states, Russia and China opposed the resolution, and seven countries from Asia and Africa abstained, but the resolution passed with a majority.
In response, the Russian delegation released a statement, arguing that the resolution did not mention the main issue, the shelling, and that the shelling was carried out by Ukraine.
The Zaporizhia nuclear power plant has spread safety concerns such as temporarily losing external power due to successive shelling, and the IAEA is proposing to set the area around the nuclear power plant as a safe area.
IAEA Director-General Grossi said that although the bombardment has stopped at and around the nuclear power plant recently, he is concerned that the bombardment continues in a wider area, and ensuring safety continues to be an issue. .