A high-explosive drone strike has hit the protective structure covering the damaged fourth reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, according to Ukrainian officials.
The drone attack, reportedly carried out by Russian forces overnight, targeted the New Safe Confinement—a massive containment structure designed to seal off the remnants of the 1986 disaster. This structure was constructed through international collaboration to prevent radiation leaks and protect the surrounding environment.
Authorities confirmed that the explosive-laden drone caused damage to the dome, but emergency services quickly extinguished the resulting fire. Monitoring systems indicate that radiation levels in the area remain stable, though officials continue to assess the situation to rule out any long-term risks.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in conflict zones and the potential environmental impact of such attacks.
Zelenskyy posted a video of the explosion on social media showing the moment of impact, calling the attack "a terrorist threat to the entire world".
"The only country in the world that attacks such sites, occupies nuclear power plants, and wages war without any regard for the consequences is today's Russia."
The drone attack, reportedly carried out by Russian forces overnight, targeted the New Safe Confinement—a massive containment structure designed to seal off the remnants of the 1986 disaster. This structure was constructed through international collaboration to prevent radiation leaks and protect the surrounding environment.
Authorities confirmed that the explosive-laden drone caused damage to the dome, but emergency services quickly extinguished the resulting fire. Monitoring systems indicate that radiation levels in the area remain stable, though officials continue to assess the situation to rule out any long-term risks.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in conflict zones and the potential environmental impact of such attacks.
Zelenskyy posted a video of the explosion on social media showing the moment of impact, calling the attack "a terrorist threat to the entire world".
"The only country in the world that attacks such sites, occupies nuclear power plants, and wages war without any regard for the consequences is today's Russia."
