A drone attack at Chernobyl poses risks to nuclear safety, with urgent repairs needed following the strike.
Drone Strike at Chernobyl: A Dangerous Breach in Nuclear Safety
Drone Strike at Chernobyl: A Dangerous Breach in Nuclear Safety
Urgent repairs underway after a significant breach jeopardizes Reactor No. 4's protective shell.
Five technicians were working high above the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, combating the aftermath of an audacious drone strike that occurred at 1:59 a.m. on Friday. This deliberate attack, attributed to a Russian drone armed with a high-explosive warhead, created a troubling 540-square-foot hole in the protective shell enveloping Reactor No. 4, site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster.
On-site conditions were far from easy, as frigid temperatures brought snow and ice that coated the steel structure towering above them—equivalent to about 40 stories high. Despite the potential for a nuclear disaster, radiation levels remained normal on that day, as the concrete and steel “sarcophagus” surrounding the reactor managed to hold.
Ukrainian officials described the strike as a serious escalation, especially notable so close to a summit of world leaders in Munich. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, but experts highlighted the breach as one of the most dangerous incidents since the onset of the conflict with Russia nearly three years ago.
Ukrainian authorities displayed remnants of the downed Shahed drone to journalists, emphasizing the provocative nature of the attack on critical infrastructure. As the international community watches closely, the focus now shifts to the urgent need for repairs and reinforcement of the protective measures around the reactor.
On-site conditions were far from easy, as frigid temperatures brought snow and ice that coated the steel structure towering above them—equivalent to about 40 stories high. Despite the potential for a nuclear disaster, radiation levels remained normal on that day, as the concrete and steel “sarcophagus” surrounding the reactor managed to hold.
Ukrainian officials described the strike as a serious escalation, especially notable so close to a summit of world leaders in Munich. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, but experts highlighted the breach as one of the most dangerous incidents since the onset of the conflict with Russia nearly three years ago.
Ukrainian authorities displayed remnants of the downed Shahed drone to journalists, emphasizing the provocative nature of the attack on critical infrastructure. As the international community watches closely, the focus now shifts to the urgent need for repairs and reinforcement of the protective measures around the reactor.
