In Kherson Oblast in southern Ukraine, an attack by the Russian military has destroyed apartment buildings and other civilian buildings, leaving at least two people dead and continuing to cause civilian casualties.
Under these circumstances, the Ukrainian side expressed strong concerns about the safety of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the southern part of the country, stating that it is ``progressing towards an accident,'' and reiterated the need for Russia to withdraw.
The Ukrainian military announced that from the 8th to the 9th, there were attacks by 15 Russian drones in the eastern part of the country, and they shot down 12 of them.
In addition, in southern Kherson province, according to the local governor, an airstrike from the Russian side destroyed an apartment complex and medical facilities, killing at least two people and injuring two others, including a child. Civilian casualties continue.
Against this backdrop, Ukraine's Energy Minister Khrushchenko spoke at a press conference in Vienna on the 8th, regarding the current situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the Russian-occupied southern region, stating that the supply of external electricity needed to cool the reactor has been cut off. He pointed out that the situation is occurring repeatedly, and expressed strong concern that ``the number of problems is only increasing every day.''
He then reiterated the need for Russia to withdraw, stating, ``The overall situation is heading towards a nuclear disaster, and it is extremely important to immediately end the Russian occupation.''
Regarding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, on March 4th, the head of Ukraine's nuclear power company Energoatom announced that his employees were refused entry and were unable to remain inside the plant, and that the Russian side was in charge of its operations. It shows the recognition that there is.
Also, on the 6th, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Director-General Grossi, met with President Putin in Russia and requested cooperation in ensuring the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.