RT News - August 16 2022 (09:00 MSK)

Russia warns that Ukraine may conduct a massive provocation around the embattled Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, as Moscow calls on the West to get Kiev's forces to stop shelling the facility. RT visits a Lugansk town deserted by Kiev's troops after heavy fighting, as the local militia now deals with the daunting task of clearing away the Ukrainian munitions. Kenyans are deeply split over William Ruto's presidential election win, with joy greeting the result in some areas while riots take place in others. Mass celebrations in Afghanistan's capital, marking one year since the botched US pull-out and local efforts to overcome that deadly legacy. Stay tuned for our special coverage.