On June 7, a Russian drone strike targeted a container reception building at the Centralized Storage Facility for Spent Nuclear Fuel in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. The attack occurred around 2:10 AM and resulted in significant damage to the structure.
According to Energoatom, the state enterprise responsible for Ukraine’s nuclear power, the facility was not storing any spent nuclear fuel at the time of the attack. However, the strike led to a fire covering approximately 40 square meters, which was promptly extinguished.
Energoatom condemned the attack, stating that it exemplifies Russia’s ongoing nuclear threat, which poses risks not only to Ukraine but also to the broader European region. This incident highlights the precarious security situation surrounding nuclear facilities in conflict zones.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ General Staff later confirmed that the drone strike occurred near the village of Buryakivka, located about 15 kilometers from the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Debris from the Shahed drone was found at the site, further indicating the nature of the attack.
This incident adds to a series of military actions that have raised concerns about the safety and security of nuclear sites in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.
A Russian drone strike on June 7 damaged a building at the Centralized Storage Facility for Spent Nuclear Fuel in Chernobyl's exclusion zone. Energoatom reported no nuclear materials were present, but the attack underscores ongoing security risks associated with military actions near nuclear sites.