Archive · 7 Dec 2025

Chernobyl Shield Damaged in Drone Strike

Chernobyl Shield Damaged in Drone Strike

The big steel cover that keeps the dangerous stuff from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster safe was damaged in a drone attack.

The United Nations' nuclear experts checked it out and said the cover can't do its job as well as it used to.

They found some damage but said the important parts are still okay.

The radiation levels are still safe, but they need to fix the cover to make sure it stays safe for a long time.

The Ukrainian government says Russia did it, but Russia says they didn't.

The experts are also checking other important places in Ukraine that might have been damaged in the war.

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