""What once seemed unthinkable - strikes on nuclear facilities and other hazardous sites - has now become reality," said Oleh Solonenko, head of a radiation safety shift at Chernobyl."
"The drone hit the outer layer of what is known as the New Safe Confinement structure, or NSC, the vast, $2.1 billion archlike shell that was completed in 2019."
"The International Atomic Energy Agency warned that the damage could significantly shorten the arch's 100-year lifespan, upending its core safety function."
"For Klavdiia Omelchenko, who works with over 2,200 engineers, scientists and others at the defunct plant, it rekindled memories of a horrible spring day 40 years ago."
The Chernobyl nuclear power plant faced two explosions, one in 1986 and another in 2025. The first explosion released deadly radiation, impacting Europe and contributing to the Soviet Union's decline. The second explosion, caused by a Russian drone, raised new fears about safety and geopolitical tensions. Although the drone attack did not cause significant damage or radiation release, it threatened the integrity of the New Safe Confinement structure, which is crucial for containing radioactive materials. This incident revived memories of the 1986 disaster for those connected to the site.
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