A UAV attacked a facility containing nuclear fuel near Chernobyl
Energoatom has reported this on its Telegram channel.
According to the company, the strike took place on 7 June at around 02:10 at the Centralised Spent Fuel Storage Facility (CSFSF). The container reception building was partially damaged as a result of the attack. Energoatom clarified that no spent nuclear fuel was stored in this building. A fire covering an area of around 40 square metres broke out following the strike. It was quickly contained and completely extinguished. No staff members were injured.
Is there a threat due to damage to the storage facility?
According to Energoatom, radiation levels on the CSFSF site remain within normal limits. Experts are continuing to monitor the situation. The Centralised Spent Fuel Storage Facility was established for the safe storage of fuel that has already been used by Ukrainian nuclear power stations. Such fuel remains radioactive after use in the reactor and requires special storage conditions. It is placed in sealed containers designed for long-term storage and protection from external influences.
What is known about the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
Following the 1986 accident, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was not immediately shut down completely. The other power units continued to generate electricity for many years. The final power unit at the Chernobyl plant ceased operations on 15 December 2000. Since then, the plant has been in the process of decommissioning. Spent nuclear fuel is not ordinary waste — it contains radioactive materials, which is why it is isolated and stored using specialised technologies. However, the mere presence of such fuel in storage does not constitute an emergency: danger arises only if the safety systems are damaged or storage conditions are compromised. Energoatom has stated that, following the attack, it continues to monitor the situation and is cooperating with the relevant state agencies.
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