Ukraine Says Russia Is Attacking Another Nuclear Plant

The Independent reported earlier today that Russia has fired missiles at a location with a nuclear reactor.

As many as 37 nuclear fuel cells may be loaded into the Neutron Source, which is a nuclear research facility at the Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology. According to the Independent, the Russian Army has been shelling civilian targets in Kharkiv for eleven days, and the national security service of Ukraine has warned of a large-scale ecological disaster.

It is unclear if shelling is still ongoing, although other outlets confirmed the attack. The New Indian Express said the army used Grad rocket launchers, which do not have precise targeting capabilities. It is possible that hitting the university was a mistake, but it is also possible that Russia has been attacking nuclear sites during its invasion.

The Chernobyl plant, which experienced a deadly event in the 80s and still contains radioactive material, has been captured by Russia. Europe's largest nuclear power station was reportedly opened fire by the Army last night.

Nuclear Option

Even if hitting nuclear targets isn't the goal, Russia is ramping up the fighting by bombing civilians. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of the Ukranian republic, said on his account that he had a conversation with the prime minister of the UK and that he was afraid that attacks would involve innocent people and nuclear material.

Nuclear terrorism and war crimes of Russia were condemned. Zelenskyy said this afternoon that they agreed on the next steps after discussing further sanctions against Russia.

Continued dialogue with 🇬🇧 Prime Minister @BorisJohnson. Informed about countering the aggressor. Condemned nuclear terrorism and war crimes of Russia. Discussed further strengthening of sanctions against Russia and agreed on the next joint steps. #StopRussia

— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) March 6, 2022

There are more questions than answers about Putin’s plans and whether he’ll continue to use a nuclear option. For the sake of everyone, let’s hope someone intervenes or that at the least, the Russian leader reconsiders his actions before it’s too late.

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