Drone Hits Chernobyl Shield

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.