Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 174

Because the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its 174th day, we check out the principle developments.

Former striker and coach of the Ukraine nationwide soccer crew Andriy Shevchenko and actor Liev Schreiber go to the city of Borodyanka, which was closely broken throughout Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv area [File: Reuters]

Listed below are the important thing occasions from Tuesday, August 16.

Combating

• Vladimir Rogov, the Russia-installed official within the Ukrainian metropolis of Enerhodar, stated that within the area of two hours, some 25 heavy artillery strikes from M777 howitzers had landed close to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and residential areas. The Russian-appointed administration blamed Ukrainian forces.

• Yevhen Yevtushenko, head of the administration of the Ukrainian-held Nikopol district, which lies throughout the river from Enerhodar, stated the shelling was carried out by the Russians who have been making an attempt to make it look as if Ukraine was attacking town. Al Jazeera couldn't confirm the rival claims.

Diplomacy

• Russia stated it might do “all the pieces mandatory” to permit specialists from the Worldwide Atomic Power Company (IAEA) to go to the plant, however warned a mission by way of Kyiv can be too harmful. United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric stated the UN might present logistics and safety assist if Russia and Ukraine agree.

• UN Secretary-Basic Antonio Guterres spoke with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu about situations for secure operations at Zaporizhzhia, the UN and Russia stated.

• Russia’s defence ministry stated British reconnaissance plane violated the Russian air border close to Cape Svyatoy Nos between the Barents Sea and the White Sea, and a Russian fighter jet pressured it out.

• Russia is able to promote superior weapons to allies globally and cooperate in creating army know-how, Putin stated, including its newest arms are far superior to these of rival nations.