At least four people were injured by explosions amid protests against Russian occupation in the central Ukrainian city of Enerhodar, according to state-owned nuclear power company Energoatom. The information was released in a series of statements this Saturday (2).
The city, which is close to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, taken over by Russian forces in early March, has seen sporadic protests since its occupation.
Energoatom posted a video of the scene that appeared to show crowds being dispersed by automatic weapon fire and flash-bang fire.
“The occupiers dispersed the protesters with explosions and gunfire,” the Energoatom publication said. The post also called the Russian military “bastards”.
Energoatom said residents initially gathered for a peaceful demonstration in support of Ukraine. According to this account, Russian prison buses stopped and Russians began detaining local residents.
“Within minutes, the city was shaken by the sounds of explosions and massive bombings,” the statement read.
According to Energoatom, several citizens were hospitalized with injuries and severe burns from the explosions that hit a line of civilians near a local cultural center.
“Local doctors are doing their best in the difficult conditions of almost complete lack of medicines and supplies and trying to save their lives and health,” the statement said. “Some of the victims will be released today after the necessary procedures.”
Source: CNN Brasil
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