US EditionUkraine: IAEA calls for repair work on Chernobyl sarcophagus
The New Safe Confinement dome over Chernobyl’s reactor was punctured by a Russian drone in February; radiation levels outside remain stable, the International Atomic Energy Agency said.
- On Friday, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed the New Safe Confinement steel dome at Chernobyl nuclear power plant remains unrepaired 10 months after the February Russian drone strike.
- After the Feb. 14 drone strike, officials say a waterproof membrane burned and smoldered for almost three weeks, and Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine delayed planned cleanup efforts.
- Emergency workers used climbing equipment to knock holes, spray water, and apply temporary patches while the IAEA confirmed no permanent damage to load-bearing structures and monitoring systems.
- IAEA leadership warned that timely restoration is essential to prevent further degradation, as the shell no longer blocks radioactive dust risks and Russia's invasion-related delays disrupt dismantling and waste disposal plans.
- International and Ukrainian experts are now trying to design a permanent fix for the dome funded by more than 45 countries and organizations at almost $1.7 billion, while IAEA monitoring shows radiation levels remain stable.
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Priority work on the restoration of a new safe containment (NBK) damaged by a Russian drone at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant should be completed by the end of 2026.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has concluded that a drone attack by the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine in February “destroyed the containment capacity” of the protective arch built around the site of the worst nuclear catastrophe in history. The containment structure of the Chernobyl Ukrainian nuclear power plant is no longer capable of blocking radiation. The announcement made by the IAEA last Friday does not reassure t…
IAEA: Chernobyl Shield Loses Ability to Contain Radiation After Drone Strike.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The protective shield at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been damaged by a drone strike, compromising its ability to contain radioactive material, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ukraine has accused Russia of conducting the February drone strike, though the Kremlin denies responsibility. The IAEA conducted the inspection and provided updates.WHEN & WHERE: The drone str…
Inspectors warn of critical damage to Chernobyl containment structure after alleged drone attack
United Nations experts are calling for urgent repairs to Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement, the structure built as an additional shield against radiation from the failed nuclear power plant. Inspectors with the International Atomic Energy Agency recently said the structure has lost its primary safety and containment functions.Read Entire Article
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