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Chernobyl Drone Attack: A Shocking Breach of Nuclear Safety

TL;DR

A Russian drone attack has hit the protective shell of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, causing significant damage but no radiation leaks, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

  • Ukrainian sources claim a high-explosive drone struck the reactor’s containment.
  • Russia denies responsibility, asserting radiation levels remain normal.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed no abnormal radiation detected post-attack.

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