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U.S. Gives $100 M After Drone Damage to Chernobyl Shelter

4/30/2026

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Ukraine will receive $100 million from United States to repair New Safe Confinement arch at Chernobyl after a Russian drone strike in February 2025, representing about 20 % of the €500 million needed.
The State Department said the United States has given over $365 million while the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €30 million for assessment.
Experts said the drone-damaged roof, the size of 18 parked cars, threatens the shelter’s ability to contain radiation.

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Ukraine will receive $100 million from United States to repair New Safe Confinement arch at Chernobyl after a Russian drone strike in February 2025, representing about 20 % of the €500 million needed.
The State Department said the United States has given over $365 million while the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €30 million for assessment.
Experts said the drone-damaged roof, the size of 18 parked cars, threatens the shelter’s ability to contain radiation.