Fox News provided more details of how correspondent Benjamin Hall, severely injured in Ukraine, was evacuated from the region, over the border to Poland and ultimately to a hospital in Germany.
04.03.2022 - 14:55 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Officials have expressed ‘grave concerns’ after Russia took control of a huge nuclear power plant in Ukraine this morning.
Fierce fighting broke out as Russian forces stormed the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant during the early hours.
Fears particularly grew when news of a fire at the plant emerged. Ukraine’s President Zelensky claimed that an explosion at the plant could result in an event “10 times worse than Chernobyl”.
The Press Association confirmed that Russian forces had taken over the facility at around 9.30am local time this morning.
Here is everything we know about the power plant and the Russian attack on the facility so far.
Russian forces attacked the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station during the early hours of this morning after they claimed control of the Ukrainian city of Kherson.
Shelling is said to have been carried out on facility, while loud shots were heard by locals.
Later in the morning, Russia claimed control of the nuclear facility.
Zaoorizhzhia Nuclear Power Station is the largest power plant of its kind in Europe and is among the 10 largest in the world.
The plant, which is owned by Ukrainian state enterprise Energoatom, is said to provide a fifth of the total electricity generated in Ukraine.
It also accounts for almost half of the nuclear energy produced across the entire country.
The nuclear plant is based on the banks of the Dnieper River in the south east of Ukraine, and is around 200km away from Dnipro, which is the fourth largest city in the country.
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Fox News provided more details of how correspondent Benjamin Hall, severely injured in Ukraine, was evacuated from the region, over the border to Poland and ultimately to a hospital in Germany.
Arcade Fire have announced a last minute concert in New York tonight (March 18) to help victims in Ukraine.The band took to Instagram today to confirm they are playing a benefit show at the Bowery Ballroom – watch the announcement clip below.In the post, frontman Win Butler and band member Richard Reed Parry can be seen stapling posters for the show on a message board.“Hey New York, we’re gonna play a show tonight, if you guys wanna come,” says frontman Win Butler. “It’s a benefit gig for Ukraine at the Bowery Ballroom.”A post shared by Arcade Fire (@arcadefire)A caption on the clip also says “pay what u can” but no further information on how to purchase the tickets has been posted.It comes after the band played a benefit concert for Ukraine in New Orleans earlier this week.That show saw Arcade Fire play a number of new tracks including their single ‘The Lightning, I, II’, ‘Age of Anxiety’, and ‘Rabbit Hole’.All proceeds from that “pay-what-you-can” gig went to benefit the Plus1 Ukraine relief fund, which is supporting Ukrainian people through non-profits providing humanitarian aid as Russia’s invasion of the country continues.Meanwhile, the band unveiled details of their new album ‘WE’ yesterday (March 17).Speaking about their sixth studio LP, Butler said creating it was “the longest we’ve ever spent writing, uninterrupted, probably ever.”Described as a “concise 40 minute epic” in a statement, it contains seven songs and is “as much about the forces that threaten to pull us away from the people we love, as it is inspired by the urgent need to overcome them”, according to a press release.
Good afternoon Insiders and it’s Max Goldbart here with your weekly dose of the biggest headlines across the film and TV world.
Team,Like many of you, I am closely following the devastating, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The resulting humanitarian crisis and its ripple effects on the lives of millions of people across Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and in Russia itself, is heartbreaking to witness.Since the beginning of this crisis, our teams across the world have been working around the clock to determine the best, and most importantly – safest – ways we as a business can show our support for all those impacted.
BAFTA 2022 Film Awards are taking place amid Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. And Millie Mackintosh showed solidarity with war-torn Ukraine as she wore a blue and yellow ribbon as she graced the red carpet at London's Albert Hall on Sunday. The Made in Chelsea star, 32, was the picture of elegance in a stunning blush one-shoulder gown, which featured a dramatic puff sleeve and a large bow cascading down her pencil skirt.
Homes Under The Hammer 's Martin Roberts is making a 26-hour drive in a bid to get urgent aid to those most in need fleeing war-torn Ukraine.
In the early hours of Friday morning a fire broke out in a training building outside the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Consumers attempting to purchase Apple products on the company’s Russian storefront are now getting an “unavailable” message for every product, according to CNBC. The company also removed Russian state-controlled outlets RT News and Sputnik News from its App Store, except in Russia.
The Batman in Russia has been put on hold.Following Disney‘s cue after the theatrical release of Pixar’s Turning Red was delayed, Warner Bros. have now paused the premiere of The Batman in light of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.“In light of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, WarnerMedia is pausing the release of its feature film, The Batman, in Russia. We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves,” Warner Bros.
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In addition to his political career and leadership, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is receiving praise from many on social media for his entertainment past. A resurfaced montage of Zelenskyy being nimble on his feet and his winning ballets on the country’s version of "Dancing with the Stars" from 2006 went viral on Monday. Fans from Twitter to TikTok are fawning over Zelenskyy’s moves — including one number that saw him and his partner Olena Shoptenko donning full blindfolds as they mentally counted steps, hitting their marks with perfection.
Ellise Shafer The Walt Disney Company announced on Monday that they will be pausing all theatrical releases in Russia, including that of “Turning Red,” which premieres March 11.“Given the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis, we are pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia, including the upcoming ‘Turning Red’ from Pixar,” a company spokesperson said in a statement. “We will make future business decisions based on the evolving situation.
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has put a spotlight on the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy has been on the ground in Ukraine, as he helps his countrymen and women fight for their survival against the Russian invasion.