Drone Strike at Chornobyl: IAEA Confirms No Radiation Risk

The International Atomic Energy Agency inspected the impact of a drone strike at the central spent fuel storage facility near the Chornobyl site in Ukraine. Despite significant structural damage, no radioactive contamination was found, and radiation levels remain normal. The IAEA safeguards office was also affected.

On Sunday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported it had assessed the aftermath of a drone strike on the central spent fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine.

The strike caused considerable damage to the fuel reception building, including the IAEA safeguards office located there, according to an X post by the agency.

Despite the structural impact, the IAEA's team of experts confirmed that there was no radioactive contamination, and radiation levels at the facility remain normal.