Drone Hits Chernobyl Shield

Sunday, 16 February, 2025104 words2 minutes
A drone carrying explosives struck the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, damaging its protective shield. The incident caused a brief fire and raised concerns about potential radiation leaks. However, officials reported that radiation levels remained stable.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy blamed Russia for the attack, calling it a 'greeting' from Putin. The Russian government denied involvement. The United Nations' atomic energy agency confirmed hearing an explosion but did not assign blame.
Chernobyl, the site of a major nuclear disaster in 1986, is now enclosed in a large protective structure. This recent incident has reignited worries about the safety of nuclear facilities during times of conflict.
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Drone Hits Chernobyl Shield
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  • explosives
  • incident
  • stable
  • reignited

Quiz

  1. 1. What was the immediate effect of the drone strike?

  2. 2. How did Russia respond to the accusation?