Russia attacked Chernobyl: Zelensky and Yermak commented on the situation and showed the consequences of the strike on the sarcophagus.

Russian invaders attacked the protective shelter over the destroyed reactor block of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, reported President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. As a result of the attack, a fire broke out, but it was extinguished. The assessment shows significant damage to the structure. The international community is upset about this incident.

Andriy Yermak, Head of the President's Office, noted that in the 1980s the world helped the USSR deal with the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster. Now Ukraine is preparing detailed information for American partners regarding these Russian attacks and threats to nuclear safety.

During the night of 13-14 Feb, at around 01:50, IAEA team at the Chornobyl site heard an explosion coming from the New Safe Confinement, which protects the remains of reactor 4 of the former Chornobyl NPP, causing a fire. They were informed that a UAV had struck the NSC roof. pic.twitter.com/Ee5NSRgDo8

— IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) February 14, 2025

It is worth noting that the USA made a significant contribution to the construction of the new shelter.

Also, earlier photos of the consequences of the missile strike on Kyiv appeared.