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Russia is accused of targeting critical nuclear infrastructure at Chernobyl, prompting condemnation from Zelenskyy and notification to the IAEA.
7 reports, 6 independent
Updated Jun 8
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What happened
Russia is accused of targeting critical nuclear infrastructure at Chernobyl, prompting condemnation from Zelenskyy and notification to the IAEA.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Drone strikes have reportedly damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage center in Europe, raising concerns about the security of the Chernobyl area.Sub-event
Russia attacked a nuclear facility near Chernobyl, prompting Europe to join security negotiations.1 source
Russian forces struck a storage facility near Chornobyl; Ukraine notified the IAEA.1 source
Russia targeted Chernobyl NPP, leading to IAEA notification and Zelenskyy condemnation.1 source
Attacks on Chornobyl infrastructure led to radiation monitoring by the IAEA.1 source
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The entities involved
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Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
decommissioned nuclear power station near the city of Pripyat, Ukraine, known by Chernobyl disaster
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International Atomic Energy Agency
international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine since 2019
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