Former mayor accused of collaborating with Russia
According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, quoted by The Kyiv Independent, Volodymyr Demchenko, former mayor of the city of Kupyansk, became the head of the Russian occupation government in the Petropavlivka community in Kharkiv oblast.
Important bridge near Kherson hit again by Ukrainian troops
The Antonivsky Bridge, which spans the Dnipro River, was hit on August 14, Natalia Humeniuk, spokeswoman for Ukraine’s Southern Operational Command, said on Monday, making it difficult for Russian troops to cross the river.
Zelensky’s warning
In his daily video, the Ukrainian president assures that “from the shelter of the station, the occupiers bombard the surrounding towns and communities”. He adds that “any radioactive incident at the Zaporozhzhya nuclear power plant can strike a blow at European Union countries, Turkey, Georgia, and countries in more distant regions. It all depends on the direction and strength of the wind.”
“If Russia’s actions lead to a catastrophe, the consequences could hit those who remain silent for now,” he continued, calling once again for new sanctions against Moscow.
“The risks increase every day” at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant
“The risks are increasing every day,” Energodar mayor Dmytro Orlov said on Monday, adding that mortar fire at the plant has become a daily occurrence. He denounces “pure and simple nuclear terrorism” by Russia, which “can end unpredictably at any time”.