Published 06:07 IST, August 14th 2022

Zelenskyy claims Russia using cover of Zaporizhzhia NPP to fire at Nikopol & Manganets

In his nightly address Zelenskyy said "the occupiers are trying to intimidate people in an extremely cynical way" by using the nuclear power plant.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday claimed that Russia was using cover of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to fire at cities of Nikopol and Manganets.

In his nightly dress Zelenskyy said " occupiers are trying to intimidate people in an extremely cynical way" by using nuclear power plant.

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"Every day of stay of Russian contingent on territory of Zaporizhzhya NPP and in neighbouring areas of our country riation threat to Europe increases," he warned.

Speaking about grain shipments president said a total of 16 ships with grain for seven countries h left Ukrainian ports.

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"se are Europe, Asia, Africa. Almost half a million tons of agricultural products are on board: corn, wheat, sunflower oil, soybeans, and or goods absolutely necessary for world market," he ded.

 

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06:04 IST, August 14th 2022