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Greenpeace Warns of Chernobyl Radiation Risk Amid Repairs

4/14/2026

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Greenpeace warned on April 14, 2026, that a collapse of the internal radiation shell at the Chernobyl nuclear power station could increase the risk of radioactivity release.
This warning coincides with the 40th anniversary of the 1986 disaster, as Kyiv accused Russia of targeting the site, including a damaging strike in 2025.
Greenpeace stated that the New Safe Confinement structure cannot be fully repaired, raising concerns about radioactive leaks.
Plant director Sergiy Tarakanov emphasized that even a nearby strike could destabilize the inner shell, creating a dangerous situation.
France estimated repair costs at nearly 500 million euros.

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Greenpeace warned on April 14, 2026, that a collapse of the internal radiation shell at the Chernobyl nuclear power station could increase the risk of radioactivity release.
This warning coincides with the 40th anniversary of the 1986 disaster, as Kyiv accused Russia of targeting the site, including a damaging strike in 2025.
Greenpeace stated that the New Safe Confinement structure cannot be fully repaired, raising concerns about radioactive leaks.
Plant director Sergiy Tarakanov emphasized that even a nearby strike could destabilize the inner shell, creating a dangerous situation.
France estimated repair costs at nearly 500 million euros.