Thread by @EuromaidanPress

City, where the largest NPP in Europe is located, is preparing for battle. Russian army pushed towards Energodar.–City Mayor, 11pm web.telegram.org/z/#-1659159251
National Guard of Ukraine guards the NPP and city. The battles would be very dangerous there. Locals are blocking the road.

"Russian generals, do not create conditions for new Chernobyl! Radiation doesn't know nationalities"–Ua MIA advisor:
"Shells will lay down next to the nuclear power plant. They will not break through reactor but definitely damage safety equipment" facebook.com/anton.gerashch… *11am

17:26 EET People blocking the entrance to Enerhodar for Russian troops where nuclear power plant stays guarded by the National Guard. In the neighboring village Russian troops already injured two civilians t.me/orlovdmytroEn/…

For three times already Russian troops were coming to the people and turning back after a conversation. "Thousands of people came to show that they do not need to be saved. That they are in their country, on their land," the mayor of this predominantly Russian-speaking area said.

After unsuccessful attempts to enter Enerhodar 🇷🇺 occupiers started negotiations with city officials.

According to Enerhoatom head Petro Kotin, "they say it is enough for them to enter city at least for a while, take a photo near nuclear plant & send report to their leadership"

17:15 EET The fighting has started near Enerhodar, where a big nuclear power plant is located. According to the city mayor, a Russian column of 100 vehicles tries to enter the city but "our guys do everything possible" t.me/orlovdmytroEn/…