What appear to be a Russian drone has seriously damaged the protective outer shell of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Bad Memories
Images captured during the attack show an explosion that is concerning and brings back bad memories.
A huge hole
The attack caused a brief fire and left a huge hole in the structure.
Stable
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirms that radiation remains stable after the incident.
A risk
Fortunately, according to experts, the attack did not breach the inner shell of the plant, thus avoiding a risk of contamination.
Negotiations
The attack occurs as Trump has begun “peace” negotiations with Putin, sidelining Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, as well as Europe and NATO.
This argument
Moscow uses this argument to label the attack as a ‘false flag’, accusing Ukraine of orchestrating it to sabotage peace negotiations.
A Threat
Zelenskyy asserts that Russia is a global nuclear threat and must be held accountable.
Official Statement
NATO did not issue an official statement regarding the drone attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant right after the incident.
At Risks
However, NATO has previously expressed its concern about the risks of direct confrontation related to military drone activities in sensitive areas.
The Evolution
NATO is closely monitoring the evolution of the situation in Ukraine, particularly the threats to nuclear security.
Multiple incidents
Since the beginning of the war, several incidents have exacerbated these risks, increasing concerns.