Russian Drone Damages Protective Shell at Chernobyl Nuclear Plant
- A Russian drone has struck the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, causing damage and a fire, as confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency .
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated, "Last night, a Russian attack drone struck the shelter protecting the world from radiation at the destroyed 4th power unit of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant."
- The IAEA confirmed that the drone attack damaged an outer wall of the protective dome, which contains the remains of the damaged Chernobyl nuclear reactor.
- Concerns regarding nuclear safety in Ukraine have increased amid ongoing conflicts since Russia's invasion, which began on February 24, 2022.
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Russian drone attack damaged Chornobyl plant's confinement structure, chief engineer says
CHORNOBYL, Ukraine -A Russian drone attack badly damaged the confinement structure around the disused Chornobyl nuclear power plant intended to prevent the release of nuclear substances, a senior nuclear industry official said on Friday.
Ukraine accuses Russia of attack on Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Russia denies
[NHK] Ukrainian President Zelensky said that the shelters set up to prevent the spread of radioactive materials at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant were in danger of being destroyed by Russian forces.
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