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Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says
The drone strike in February degraded the New Safe Confinement at Chernobyl, compromising its ability to contain radioactive material, the IAEA said after recent inspections.
- A protective shield at the Chernobyl nuclear plant can no longer perform safety functions due to drone damage, according to the UN nuclear watchdog.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency stated that an inspection confirmed the loss of primary safety functions on the protective structure, according to Director General Rafael Grossi.
- Grossi noted that repairs had been conducted, but comprehensive restoration is needed for long-term nuclear safety.
- The UN indicated that radiation levels remain normal and stable, with no reported leaks since the drone strike in February.
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In Chernobyl, the protective sarcophagus that covers the damaged reactor of the nuclear power plant was "compromised" during a drone attack last February. The International Atomic Energy Agency is warning...
Chernobyl's protective cover needs to be fully rehabilitated.
·Berlin, Germany
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Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says
The protective shield built around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site in Ukraine can no longer do its job to confine radioactive waste as a result of a drone strike earlier this year, according to the IAEA.
·Atlanta, United States
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) published a survey of the sarcophagus at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, in which a drone was launched in February 2025.
·Riga, Latvia
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