Russian drone strikes spent nuclear fuel storage near Chernobyl

A Russian drone reportedly struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility situated near Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The incident, which occurred during ongoing hostilities, targeted a site containing used nuclear materials. Despite the strike, Ukrainian officials indicated that the radiological situation on the site remained within normal limits, alleviating immediate concerns about radiation release. The full extent of any structural damage to the storage facility was not immediately specified following the attack. This event underscores persistent international concerns regarding the security of nuclear infrastructure in conflict zones.

Sources: Le Monde