Ukraine calls on IAEA to intensify efforts after russian attack on Chornobyl NPP

Ukraine has called on the IAEA and the world community to immediately step up efforts to prevent russian attacks on nuclear facilities after the night attack on the shelter arch of the 4th power unit of the Chornobyl NPP.

This is indicated in the statement of the Ministry of Energy.

"The Ministry of Energy has informed the IAEA of all the circumstances of the night attack by Russia on the shelter arch of the 4th power unit of the Chornobyl NPP and called for the intensification of all international efforts to force Russia to stop terrorist attacks on nuclear facilities," the message says.

It is reported that as a result of the hit by a russian strike drone, the shelter arch suffered significant damage. All relevant services are working on site. At the moment, the radiation background has not changed, measurements of changes in the radiation background are being carried out constantly.

The Ministry of Energy notes that russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure, especially nuclear facilities, are absolutely unacceptable. Any violation of the integrity of protective barriers, power supply systems, or monitoring equipment can have serious consequences not only for Ukraine, but also for the entire region.

"Ukraine calls for urgent action by the international community to combat the unprecedented act of Russian nuclear terrorism. The attack on the Arch of the Chernobyl NPP Unit 4 shelter poses a threat to the entire continent," added Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko.

Recall that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the IAEA reported that a russian strike drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the shelter covering the destroyed Unit 4 at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. The structure was damaged.