• 20/02/2025 21:49

What is known about the strike of the Russian Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the radiation background

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On the night of February 14, 2025, the Russian shock drone with a high-explosive combat part was amazed at the shelter over the destroyed fourth power unit of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. As a result of the attack, a fire arose, which was promptly eliminated by Ukrainian rescuers.

This was reported by Ura-Inform, referring to RBC-Ukraine.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that, according to preliminary estimates, the damage to the shelter is significant, however, the radiation background remains within normal limits and is constantly monitored. & Nbsp;

the International Atomic Energy Agency (Magate) confirmed the fact of the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant About 01:50 local time. According to the agency, the drone crashed into the roof of a new protective shell, which protects the destroyed fourth reactor. The fire was quickly extinguished, and the level of radiation inside and out of the object remains normal and stable. & Nbsp;