Russian drone attacks Chernobyl: Protection cover damaged!

Russian drone attacks Chernobyl: Protection cover damaged!

A Russian drone has damaged the protective cover of the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant. This was confirmed by the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj today. The incident is classified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as serious, but the radiation exposure in the area is not increased. The damage to the protective cover is nevertheless important, experts report.

SELENSKYJ also obviously commented on the ruthlessness of Russia to attack such sensitive objects. He emphasized that such attacks not only damage the current situation, but also bring long -term consequences.

The historical context of Chernobyl

The incident is reminiscent of the devastating catastrophe of 1986, when a reactor exploded in the then Soviet nuclear power plant. This accident is considered the most severe in the history of nuclear energy. After the explosion, the power plant and the adjoining towns had to be evacuated, which caused thousands of people to damage considerable radiation. A new sarcophagus that was built over the first protective shield was built between 2010 and 2019 with international help.

Russian troops occupied the Tschernobyl site shortly after the beginning of its war of aggression in 2022, but later withdrew. The incident with the drone throws a worrying light on the security situation in the region and the continuing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

The latest developments once again show how fragile the security situation around such sensitive locations remains, even decades after the original disaster. Observators warn that military conflicts near nuclear power plants could have catastrophic consequences.

For more information about Chernobyl and the long-term episodes, visit the website of the BMU . The topic remains of immense interest and requires constant attention to ensure security in the region and prevent future incidents.