Russian drone hit nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, says Ukraine
A Russian drone strike damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chornobyl power plant in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials reported no radiation leaks and confirmed the facility was empty at the time of the attack.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing risks to nuclear safety and infrastructure during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, raising international concerns about potential radiological disasters.
A Russian drone struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine’s disused Chornobyl power plant, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday (June 7, 2026), adding that radiation levels at the site remained stable.
The report relies on official Ukrainian statements while noting Russia's lack of comment, maintaining a standard journalistic approach to conflict reporting.
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