Russia strikes Kharkiv, many dead
Ahead of Erdogan, UN chief meeting with Zelensky
18 August, 14:37Moscow meanwhile denied it had deployed any heavy weapons at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine where a recent escalation in fighting has increased fears of a nuclear disaster. The head of the Kharkiv region Oleg Synegubov said Moscow's forces had launched eight missiles from Russian territory at around 0430 local time (0130 GMT) striking across the city. "Three people died, including a child. Eight people, including two children, were rescued," the emergency services said. (ANSA-AFP).