Drone attack in Chernobyl, fire breaks out – Zelensky issues statement

An explosion was heard overnight at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, the UN nuclear watchdog has announced.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated that a fire started after the explosion.

But security personnel responded within minutes, it writes. sky news, the Telegraph reports.

So far, no casualties have been reported.

"Radiation levels inside and outside remain normal and stable. The IAEA continues to monitor the situation," the agency added.

Last night, a Russian attack drone with a high-explosive warhead struck the shelter protecting the world from radiation at the destroyed 4th power unit of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

This shelter was built by Ukraine together with other countries of Europe and the world,... pic.twitter.com/mLTGeDYgPT

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@ZelenskyyUa) February 14, 2025

Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared details about what happened.

Zelensky said a Russian attack drone with an explosives warhead hit the country.

He indicated that there was "significant" damage to the shelter that protects the reactor, but radiation levels have not increased and are being continuously monitored. /Telegraph/