SBU showed the wreckage of an enemy drone that attacked Chornobyl NPP.

The investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine have begun an investigation into the Russian attack on the shelter of the 4th power unit of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The press service of the SBU reported that the radiation background in the Chornobyl NPP area and the exclusion zone remains within normal limits.

The investigation revealed the wreckage of a Russian drone with a combat charge and a serial number. According to experts, the attack on the shelter was specifically organized, and the building sustained significant damage.

Investigative actions are currently underway to clarify all the details of this crime and to hold those responsible accountable.

Reaction of the President and IAEA

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the drone with an explosive charge hit the protective shelter at the Chornobyl NPP. The fire was extinguished, and the radiation background did not change, but the building suffered substantial damage. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed the explosion above the sarcophagus and the fire at the Chornobyl NPP.

Construction of a new shelter

The shelter of the Chornobyl NPP, which was planned for 20-40 years of operation, was built in 2019. A large amount of concrete and metal structures were used for its construction, and 90,000 workers were involved. This building was erected to ensure safety and prevent radiation leaks.

According to the State Emergency Service, the radiation background at the Chornobyl NPP after the drone attack remains normal.