The U.S. issued a warning of increased Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure during the week ahead of its independence day on Aug. 24.
Russian forces have occupied the plant since March, and its many employees still continue to work but describe having to operate in an atmosphere of terror.State Department warns Russia is 'stepping up' strikes in coming days, urges Americans to leave
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also warned his citizens of increased Russian attacks this week ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day on Aug. 24, which will commemorate its 31st year of independence. Kyiv has banned large gatherings for most of the week.Julia Kochetova | Bloomberg | Getty Images
"We have information that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days," the official said, according to Reuters. An aerial view of"Glory" named empty grain ship as Representatives of Russia, Ukraine, Turkiye and the United Nations of the Joint Coordination Center conduct inspection on vessel in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 09, 2022.
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