Ukraine Claims Russian Drone Struck Nuclear Facility Near Chernobyl
Summary
Ukraine said that a Russian drone hit a site where used nuclear fuel is stored near Chernobyl, calling it "nuclear terrorism." This comes shortly after Russian authorities claimed a Ukrainian drone attacked a different nuclear plant, a claim denied by Ukraine.Key Facts
- Ukraine reported a Russian drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility about 15 km from the Chernobyl plant.
- The strike targeted the container reception building at the Centralized Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility near Buriakivka.
- Ukraine called the attack "nuclear terrorism."
- Russia’s state nuclear company, Rosatom, said a Ukrainian drone hit a turbine hall at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
- Ukraine’s military denied attacking the Zaporizhzhia plant and called Russia’s claim propaganda.
- Both incidents involve the use of drones around nuclear facilities in the conflict zone.
- The situation remains fluid with updates expected as more information becomes available.
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