Last Updated : 13 Aug, 2022 05:44 AM
Published : 13 Aug 2022 05:44 AM
Last Updated : 13 Aug 2022 05:44 AM
New York: UN says missiles fired near Ukraine nuclear power plant dangerous India expressed concern in the council.
On February 24, the Russian military launched an attack on Ukraine. Yesterday marked the 170th day of war between the two countries. Yesterday, 5 missiles exploded near the nuclear power plant located in the city of Zaporizhia, Ukraine. Fortunately, the nuclear power plant was not damaged.
In relation to this matter, the UN An emergency meeting of the Security Council was held yesterday. In this UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “The launch of missiles at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine is deeply disturbing. Russia and Ukraine must act rationally. War should not take place near nuclear power plants. Russia and Ukraine should immediately withdraw their troops from those areas. “There should be no disaster,” he said.
India’s Ambassador to the UN, Rusira Kamboj, spoke:
If there is any damage to nuclear power plants, there will be a huge impact on people and the environment. Missiles falling and exploding near the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine are of great concern. Russia and Ukraine must strictly follow International Atomic Energy Agency guidelines.
Be patient
When the war in Ukraine started, India demanded an immediate end to the war. Both countries should be patient. Russia and Ukraine should resolve all issues through peace talks. This was emphasized by Ruzira Kamboj.