Chernobyl’s protective shield damaged in strikes, UN nuclear agency says
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Ukraine has accused Russia of causing a blast at the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site in February, an allegation Moscow denies, asserting it did not target the plant. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that the protective shield at Chernobyl has lost its primary safety functions due to the strikes. Despite this damage, the agency stated that radiation levels at the site remain normal. The incident highlights concerns about the security of the Chernobyl site amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine has accused Russia of causing a blast at the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site in February, an allegation Moscow denies, asserting it did not target the plant. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that the protective shield at Chernobyl has lost its primary safety functions due to the strikes. Despite this damage, the agency stated that radiation levels at the site remain normal. The incident highlights concerns about the security of the Chernobyl site amid ongoing conflict.
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Ukraine blames Russia for February blast on nuclear disaster site, though Moscow denies targeting plant; IAEA: shield 'lost primary safety functions,' but radiation levels normal The post Chernobyl’s protective shield damaged in strikes, UN nuclear agency says appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...
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Posted on 12-06-2025 03:47