The continued attacks on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine have added to the fears of the United Nations (UN) that a greater catastrophe could be imminent.
However, no one has acknowledged involvement in the attack, with Russia and Ukraine continuing to point the finger at each other for the attack.
At a UN Security Council meeting summoned to discuss the situation, its lead nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, warned that it was a 'bad time'.
In fact, United Nations Chief Executive Antonia Guterres also said that it could lead to disaster.
Meanwhile, China and the United States also urged UN experts to justify visiting the lodge immediately.
The United States has urged that a demilitarized zone be established around the lodge, saying fighting near a nuclear plant is dangerous and irresponsible.
However, Russia's UN representative said demilitarization was not an option as it would make the lodge more exposed to violent provocations and attacks.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station, located in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Enerhodar, is the largest nuclear plant in Europe and among the 10 largest in the world.
It consists of six pressurized water reactors and stores radioactive residue which after seizing the complex, Russia retains Ukrainian workers.
So far, UN nuclear monitors have been unable to inspect the lodge.
