Chernobyl nuclear reactor’s protective shell damaged by drone, Kyiv accuses Russia
While Moscow has denied its involvement in the attack, UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency stated that radiation levels are in check.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a drone armed with a warhead struck the protective outer shell of the Chernobyl nuclear plant early Friday, creating a hole in the structure and briefly igniting a fire. He blamed Russia for the strike.
In the aftermath of the event, Chernobyl’s chief engineer Oleksandr Tytarchuk stated that the shelter is no longer fulfilling its protective function following the damage. He warned of a potential risk of radioactive substances being released. Although the situation was under control according to Tytarchuk, he noted that repairs could require significant time and effort.