A drone strike on the New Safe Confinement at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant caused a fire but did not release additional radiation, officials confirmed. The incident occurred early Friday morning, with Ukrainian authorities indicating that radiation levels remained stable. Fire safety measures were promptly initiated, and no casualties were reported. The Kremlin denied any intent to target nuclear facilities, while the International Atomic Energy Agency expressed concerns, emphasizing the precariousness of the situation despite no indications of severe breaches in containment.
The International Atomic Energy Agency stated there is no indication of a breach in the New Safe Confinement's inner containment, and radiation levels remain normal.
Ukrainian Energy Minister Galushchenko described the drone attack as Russia's response to Ukraine's actions, highlighting the ongoing tensions and threats surrounding the Chernobyl site.
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