Overview
- The IAEA’s December assessment found the New Safe Confinement has lost primary safety functions, including its ability to contain radioactive material.
- Only limited temporary fixes have been carried out since a February drone strike damaged the structure, the agency reported.
- Inspectors said the main load‑bearing elements and monitoring systems remain in place, providing a basis for restoration work.
- The IAEA called for specific technical upgrades, including improved humidity control, advanced corrosion monitoring, and an automated system to manage the reactor remains.
- Additional temporary repairs supported by the EBRD are planned for 2026, with a permanent IAEA team on site as conflict‑related damage to regional substations complicates safety operations.