By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-live-un-security-council-holds-emergency-meeting-after-russian-attack-on-ukrainian-nuclear-plant Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: U.N. Security Council holds emergency meeting after Russian attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant World Updated on Mar 4, 2022 4:16 PM EDT — Published on Mar 4, 2022 11:34 AM EDT In the emergency U.N. Security Council meeting called to address Russia’s assault on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine, Ukraine’s Ambassador said the attacks give further credence to his nation’s call for a no-fly zone over the country. Watch the U.N. Security Council meeting in the player above. “Terror Russia” as Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya called the country, is not only attacking Ukraine but “all of Europe.” U.N. and Ukrainian officials say no radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine and firefighters have extinguished a blaze at the facility. Russian forces are still pressing their invasion into the country despite global condemnation. READ MORE: How to help people in Ukraine and refugees fleeing the conflict with Russia The International Atomic Energy Agency’s director-general said Friday the building hit by a Russian “projectile” at the plant was “not part of the reactor” but instead a training center at the plant. Nuclear officials from Sweden to China also said no radiation spikes had been reported. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
In the emergency U.N. Security Council meeting called to address Russia’s assault on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine, Ukraine’s Ambassador said the attacks give further credence to his nation’s call for a no-fly zone over the country. Watch the U.N. Security Council meeting in the player above. “Terror Russia” as Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya called the country, is not only attacking Ukraine but “all of Europe.” U.N. and Ukrainian officials say no radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine and firefighters have extinguished a blaze at the facility. Russian forces are still pressing their invasion into the country despite global condemnation. READ MORE: How to help people in Ukraine and refugees fleeing the conflict with Russia The International Atomic Energy Agency’s director-general said Friday the building hit by a Russian “projectile” at the plant was “not part of the reactor” but instead a training center at the plant. Nuclear officials from Sweden to China also said no radiation spikes had been reported. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now