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Chornobyl Shield Compromised by Drone Strike; Repairs Underway

12/6/2025

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The shield at Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant lost its primary safety functions due to a Russian drone strike in February 2025, according to the IAEA.
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the IAEA, said repairs have been made, while restoration remains essential.
Radiation levels remain stable, with no leaks reported.
The plant has been a focal point since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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The shield at Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant lost its primary safety functions due to a Russian drone strike in February 2025, according to the IAEA.
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the IAEA, said repairs have been made, while restoration remains essential.
Radiation levels remain stable, with no leaks reported.
The plant has been a focal point since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.