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Russian Drone Strike Damages Chernobyl, War Crime Probe Launched

3/22/2025

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A Russian drone strike on February 14, 2025, severely damaged the New Safe Confinement (NSC) at Chernobyl, compromising half of its roof and vital structures, raising fears of corrosion. This alarming incident has prompted Ukraine's Prosecutor General to launch a war crime investigation, while the potential need for relocation could lead to staggering costs.

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A Russian drone strike on February 14, 2025, severely damaged the New Safe Confinement (NSC) at Chernobyl, compromising half of its roof and vital structures, raising fears of corrosion. This alarming incident has prompted Ukraine's Prosecutor General to launch a war crime investigation, while the potential need for relocation could lead to staggering costs.