Attack compromises Chernobyl containment dome

huffingtonpost.fr (French)

A drone attack damaged the Chernobyl exclusion dome, compromising its safety functions. The outer dome, built to contain radioactive waste after the 1986 disaster, is no longer airtight and cannot block radiation. A 15-square-meter hole and fire were reported. While structural damage is not permanent, full restoration is essential. Radiation levels remained stable after the February attack.


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