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Russian drone hits building storing spent nuclear fuel near Chornobyl

Russian drone hits building storing spent nuclear fuel near Chornobyl

Summary

A Russian drone hit a building used to store spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The attack caused damage and a small fire, but no radiation levels rose or injuries were reported.

Key Facts

  • A Russian Shahed drone struck a building for storing spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl plant.
  • The building was empty of fuel containers during the attack.
  • The fire from the strike covered about 40 square meters and was put out quickly.
  • Radiation levels stayed normal, with no increase in danger reported.
  • Ukraine’s president called the attack deliberate and condemned it.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency plans to send experts to inspect the site.
  • Russia has previously targeted nuclear facilities in Ukraine during the conflict.
  • Both Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of attacks on nuclear plants, including the Zaporizhzhia plant.
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