US EditionChernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says
The New Safe Confinement at Chernobyl lost its containment ability after a February drone strike, with a 160-square-foot hole damaging the structure, the IAEA reported.
- A protective shield at the Chernobyl nuclear plant can no longer perform safety functions due to drone damage, according to the UN nuclear watchdog.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency stated that an inspection confirmed the loss of primary safety functions on the protective structure, according to Director General Rafael Grossi.
- Grossi noted that repairs had been conducted, but comprehensive restoration is needed for long-term nuclear safety.
- The UN indicated that radiation levels remain normal and stable, with no reported leaks since the drone strike in February.
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