New Russian Drone Strike on Chernobyl Raises Nuclear Safety Concerns During Munich Talks
A Russian drone attack on Chernobyl's protective shell raises alarms without increased radiation levels, amidst ongoing peace discussions in Munich.
Friday's drone attack will almost certainly complicate potential peace talks over Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
After drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear plant, radiation levels remain normal
Newsweek·1M·Mostly ReliableThis source is generally reliable but sometimes includes opinion, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.The nearly three years of fighting have seen repeated power cuts to the critical cooling system at Chernobyl, as well as at Ukraine’s four active nuclear plants, causing fears that spent nuclear fuel could overheat.
A drone strike at Chernobyl has raised Ukraine's nuclear ghosts. What are the dangers?
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Fighting around nuclear power plants has repeatedly raised fears of a nuclear catastrophe during three years of war, particularly in a country where many vividly remember the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, which killed at least 30 people and spewed radioactive fallout over much of the Northern Hemisphere.
A drone pierced the outer shell of Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear plant. Radiation levels are normal
Boston Herald·1M·Mostly ReliableThis source is generally reliable but sometimes includes opinion, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies.Leans RightThis outlet slightly leans right.Ukraine has repeatedly warned since Russia invaded that attacks and fighting near its vast nuclear power plants risk triggering a potential catastrophe.
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Throughout the war, which is set to enter its fourth year later this month, Ukraine has accused Russia of risking a nuclear incident.
Russia denies its drone targeted Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine
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The IAEA said on X, its chief Rafael Rossi said the incident at Chernobyl, and increases in military activity around Zaporizhzhia underlined the risks to nuclear safety.
Chernobyl Shield Hit by Russian Drone, Radiation Normal: Ukraine
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The only state in the world that can attack such facilities, occupy the territory of nuclear power plants, and conduct hostilities without any regard for the consequences is today’s Russia.
Russian drone detonates on Chornobyl nuclear plant containment shell
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The only country in the world that attacks such sites, occupies nuclear power plants, and wages war without any regard for the consequences is today's Russia.
Russian drone damages Chernobyl nuclear plant's shelter, Zelenskyy says
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The strike came two days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war, in a move that seemed to identify Putin as the only player that matters and looked set to sideline Zelenskyy, as well as European governments, in any peace talks.
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Zelensky's statements highlight the escalating threat Russia poses not just to Ukraine, but to global security.
Zelensky: Russian Drone Attack Hit Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor
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The strike came two days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war, in a move that seemed to identify Putin as the only player that matters and looked set to sideline Zelenskyy, as well as European governments, in any peace talks.
Russia denies Ukrainian claim it struck Chernobyl reactor shell as radiation levels remain normal
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Ukraine says Russian drone hit Chernobyl amid talks of ending war
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Radiation levels at the site have not increased, according to Zelenskyy and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Drone strikes Chornobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, Russia says not to blame
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Fighting around nuclear power plants has repeatedly raised fears of a nuclear catastrophe during three years of war, particularly in a country where many vividly remember living through the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, which killed at least 30 people and spewed radioactive fallout over much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Drone Damages Chernobyl Reactor Shell, Radiation Levels Remain Normal
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While the incident is currently still under investigation, Zelenskyy claimed the alleged attack was the result of a terrorist threat.
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The Chernobyl plant is the site of the world’s first level 7 nuclear energy accidents, when Reactor 4 suffered a power surge resulting in steam explosions and a meltdown on April 26, 1986.
Russian drone strikes Chernobyl reactor protective shell, Zelensky says
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The strike appeared to hit the maintenance system of a crane designed to remotely take the reactor apart.
Chernobyl reactor shield hit by Russian drone, Ukraine says
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The three-year Russia-Ukraine war has brought repeated warnings of dangers to Ukraine’s four nuclear plants, especially at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, which is Europe’s biggest and one of the 10 largest in the world.
Russian drone struck Chernobyl reactor shell, but radiation levels normal: Zelenskyy
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Despite “significant” damage to the shelter, Zelensky said radiation levels have not increased.
Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl nuclear plant, radiation levels normal
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Summary
In a significant escalation, a Russian drone hit the protective shell of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, causing damage but no increase in radiation levels, as confirmed by the IAEA. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy blamed Russia, asserting the strike was a 'clear greeting' from Putin amid rising diplomatic tensions at the Munich Security Conference. The Kremlin denied responsibility, labeling the incident as a provocation by Ukraine, while stressing the security risks posed by military activities near nuclear sites. The attack highlights fears of a potential nuclear catastrophe, particularly recalling the 1986 disaster's impact.
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