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Russian Drone Damages Protective Shell at Chernobyl Nuclear Plant

A Russian drone has struck the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, causing damage and a fire, as confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated, "Last night, a Russian attack drone struck the shelter protecting the world from radiation at the destroyed 4th power unit of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant."
The IAEA confirmed that the drone attack damaged an outer wall of the protective dome, which contains the remains of the damaged Chernobyl nuclear reactor.
Concerns regarding nuclear safety in Ukraine have increased amid ongoing conflicts since Russia's invasion, which began on February 24, 2022.

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Sky News UK

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The Japan Times

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SBS News

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The Straits Times

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NHK World

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