Ukraine Accuses Russia of Drone Strike on Chernobyl Nuclear Site

The attack reportedly damaged the protective structure over reactor No. 4, but radiation levels remain stable, according to Ukrainian officials and the IAEA.

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims a Russian drone equipped with an explosive hit the protective structure over the damaged reactor at Chernobyl, causing a fire that was later extinguished.
• The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed its team on-site heard an explosion but stated that radiation levels have not increased.
• The Kremlin denied targeting nuclear infrastructure, with a spokesperson calling the accusations unsubstantiated and claiming Russian forces do not attack such facilities.
• The incident occurred during heightened diplomatic activity, as global leaders gather in Munich for a security conference where Zelensky plans to present evidence of the attack to U.S. and European officials.
• The damaged structure, known as the 'sarcophagus,' was built to contain radioactive material from the 1986 disaster and is critical for maintaining nuclear safety in the region.

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