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Greenpeace Warns of Potential 'Catastrophic' Chernobyl Collapse
Greenpeace said the damaged confinement can no longer fully block radiation, and a report warns the inner shell could collapse without urgent repairs.
- On Tuesday, Greenpeace Ukraine reported that Chornobyl's New Safe Confinement remains damaged following a Russian drone strike, warning the compromised structure increases the risk of uncontrolled radioactive release.
- A Russian drone strike on February 14, 2025, punctured the NSC's external cladding, compromising the facility designed to contain reactor No. 4 and enable safe dismantling of the sarcophagus.
- Senior nuclear specialist Shaun Burnie noted the sarcophagus holds "four tonnes of dust, highly radioactive dust, fuel pellets," while ongoing Russian attacks prevent necessary engineering works to restore the structure.
- Plant director Sergiy Tarakanov warned the situation is "very dangerous," while French officials estimate repair costs at €500 million despite ongoing uncertainty regarding security constraints.
- Ahead of the 40th anniversary on April 26, 2026, experts emphasize that radioactive particles do not recognize borders, framing the damaged site as a continental threat requiring urgent international coordination.
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The report: at risk the first cover built in 1986, immediately after the accident, to try to contain the reactor and radioactive materials
·Milan, Italy
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The nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been targeted repeatedly by the Russian army since the beginning of the conflict between the two countries. The work required to consolidate the site is still threatened by the risks of Moscow bombing.
·Paris, France
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Total News Sources32
Leaning Left3Leaning Right7Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Right
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources lean Right
54% Right
L 23%
C 23%
R 54%
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