Overview
- Serhii Tarakanov said the internal containment might not withstand a direct or nearby hit, citing the risk of shock from weapons like Russia’s Iskander missile.
- The New Safe Confinement was pierced in a February drone strike that ignited the outer cladding and degraded the enclosure’s core safety role.
- Full restoration of the damaged systems is expected to take three to four years, according to the plant director.
- A protective screen now covers the main breach, yet roughly 300 smaller openings left during firefighting still require sealing.
- The IAEA confirms monitoring systems and load-bearing elements remain functional, as international partners discuss interim repairs and continued on-site oversight.