Drone Hits Chernobyl Shield

Sunday, 16 February, 202563 words1 minutes

A drone hit the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine. It made a hole in the protective shield. The shield keeps radiation inside. There was a small fire, but workers fixed it quickly.

President Zelenskyy said the attack came from Russia. But Russia said they didn't do it. The good news is that radiation levels didn't go up. Experts are watching the situation carefully.

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Drone Hits Chernobyl Shield

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