Strikes kill at least 16 as Chernobyl anniversary highlights nuclear risks of Russia-Ukraine war
Summary
Strikes in Ukraine, Russian-occupied areas, and Russia have killed at least 16 people amid ongoing conflict. On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, officials renewed concerns about attacks near the damaged nuclear plant, which could cause serious environmental and safety risks.Key Facts
- At least 16 people were killed in drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, occupied territories, and Russia.
- Nine people died from Russian strikes on the city of Dnipro in Ukraine.
- A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person in Sevastopol, Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.
- Ukrainian drones hit a village in Luhansk region and an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia.
- Ukraine’s long-range drones can reach targets 900 miles inside Russia and have recently targeted Russian oil facilities.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned that Russian attacks threaten a repeat of a nuclear disaster near Chernobyl.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says repairs to Chernobyl’s protective shell are urgent to prevent further damage.
- Russia denies targeting the Chernobyl plant and accused Ukraine of staging attacks.
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