Reuters is out with the comments from the Ukrainian ambassador to Japan, citing that “Ukraine does not have control of Chernobyl nuclear plant.”

Additional comments

“Workers at the facility are now held as prisoners.”

“Russian special forces took over the facility but do not know how to control it.”

Meanwhile, NEXTA TV tweeted out a warning from Oleksiy Arestovich, an advisor to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Arestovich said: “Tomorrow will be the worst day. More terrifying than today.”

Market reaction

Gold price is catching a fresh bid on the above headlines, jumping back beyond the $1,900 barrier.

Currently, gold price is trading at $1,910, up 0.66% on the day.