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Chernobyl shell damaged by Russian drone

On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, a Russian drone attack has severely damaged the site's protective shell, creating an acute risk of radioactive contamination.

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Chernobyl, Ukraine
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Friday, 24 April 2026 at 16:05 UTC
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On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the site faces a new threat after a Russian drone attack severely damaged its massive protective shell. The attack has created an acute risk of radioactive contamination being released from the site once again. The incident underscores the ongoing dangers to critical infrastructure in Ukraine from the conflict.
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