In a troubling development at the Chernobyl nuclear site, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a Russian drone attack damaged the shelter of the fourth reactor unit, resulting in a fire that has now been extinguished. Radiation levels are reportedly unchanged following the incident, and emergency services responded quickly.
Chernobyl Faces New Threat as Russian Drone Strikes Reactor Shelter
Chernobyl Faces New Threat as Russian Drone Strikes Reactor Shelter
Ukrainian officials report damage to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant after a Russian drone attack, though radiation levels remain stable.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that a Russian drone struck the radiation containment shelter over the fourth reactor unit of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, resulting in a fire that has since been put out. The attack occurred overnight, raising concerns about the safety of the already damaged facility. Zelensky reassured the public that, as of Friday morning, radiation levels at the plant had not shown any increase following the strike.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that fire safety personnel responded to the explosion promptly, noting no casualties resulting from the incident. The situation highlights the ongoing unrest in Ukraine, particularly regarding the security of vital infrastructure amidst active hostilities. With the Chernobyl site already bearing the heavy legacy of the 1986 nuclear disaster, this new attack raises alarms about potential nuclear safety risks in the region.
