Russia’s Pion artillery unit with Ukrainian flag driven to Enerhodar for provocations – intel report

"Ruscists drove a Pion self-propelled unit with the letter "Z" painted in white to the entrance to Enerhodar town. A blue-yellow flag was raised on the Pion unit. Obviously, it will be used for further provocations to blame the Armed Forces of Ukraine," the Chief Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine posted on Telegram.

According to the Ukrainian intelligence report, the invaders shell the Zaporizhzhia NPP from the village of Vodiane. An artillery strike damaged the first block of a pumping station of the thermal and underground communications workshop. Another one led to the partial destruction of the fire department which is responsible for ZNPP safety. As a result of the enemy shelling, the forest and grass in the surrounding areas caught fire, causing a lot of smoke. Putting out fires is complicated by strikes on the fire department.

Meanwhile, the Chief Directorate of Intelligence informs, the invaders are actively creating a "picture" for propaganda. For this purpose, two buses of extras were recently delivered to the plant to perform the role of "local residents and staff".

"Real local residents and staff refuse to participate in such productions," the intelligence said.

As reported, on August 11, the enemy continued shelling the Zaporizhzhia NPP, the largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine and in Europe. In particular, five explosions were recorded near the welding area and the storage of radiation sources. Another five occurred in the area of the fire station, located not far from the ZNPP.

The Zaporizhzhia NPP was captured by the Russian military on March 4.

Photo credit: Chief Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

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