Chernobyl drone strike raises concerns over nuclear safety
The radiation level following the explosion in the vicinity of the inactive nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, remains normal, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as reported on Friday. The head of the agency highlighted that this incident confirms persistent threats to nuclear safety.
As reported by WP, a Russian strike drone carrying an explosive payload struck the sarcophagus, which shields the world from radiation from the wrecked Block 4 of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, during that night.
This information surfaced on social media in the morning.
The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that radiation levels inside and outside the sarcophagus remain stable and normal, with no casualties reported. This statement was published on the X portal.
The agency confirmed that during the night from Thursday to Friday, a drone impacted the sarcophagus securing the remnants of Reactor No. 4, which was destroyed in the 1986 disaster.
As conveyed by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, the incident in Chernobyl and the recent upsurge in military activity around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Enerhodar, southern Ukraine, indicate persistent threats to nuclear safety.
Security talks in Munich
The incident in Chernobyl transpired just before the commencement of the Munich Security Conference.
World leaders are attending the event, with Vice President J.D. Vance representing the United States. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, he suggested that the negotiations Trump intends to have with Putin could lead to an agreement that would surprise many.
Some internet users have directed their posts to U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasising that the attack on Chernobyl is a Russian peace signal.
