Elevated radiation detected on Russian drone wreckage in Ukraine's Chernihiv region
Elevated radiation detected on wreckage of Russian drone in Chernihiv region (photo: t.me/SBUkr)
Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detected elevated radiation levels on the wreckage of a Russian attack drone used by the enemy to strike the Chernihiv region in April 2026, according to the SBU press service.
As reported, SBU counterintelligence and investigators detected elevated radiation levels on fragments of a Russian missile that Russian forces mounted on a modified Geran-2 attack drone during an attack on the Chernihiv region on the night of April 7.
It concerns fragments of an R-60 air-to-air missile found near the village of Kamka.
It was established that Russian troops use such missiles during massive attacks to strike Ukrainian aircraft and helicopters intercepting enemy drones.
Elevated radiation detected on wreckage of Russian drone in Chernihiv region (photo: t.me/SBUkr)
Elevated radiation detected on wreckage of Russian drone in Chernihiv region (photo: t.me/SBUkr)
Elevated radiation detected on wreckage of Russian drone in Chernihiv region (photo: t.me/SBUkr)
Elevated radiation detected on wreckage of Russian drone in Chernihiv region (photo: t.me/SBUkr)
Elevated radiation detected on wreckage of Russian drone in Chernihiv region (photo: t.me/SBUkr)
Elevated radiation detected on wreckage of Russian drone in Chernihiv region (photo: t.me/SBUkr)
Elevated radiation detected on wreckage of Russian drone in Chernihiv region (photo: t.me/SBUkr)
Elevated radiation detected on wreckage of Russian drone in Chernihiv region (photo: t.me/SBUkr)
During radiation reconnaissance, a gamma radiation level of 12 μSv/h was recorded in immediate proximity to the wreckage of an enemy drone with a missile, which significantly exceeds natural background radiation and poses a threat to human health.
SBU, together with units of the State Emergency Service and the Defense Forces of Ukraine, brought the missile warhead into a safe condition and transported it to a radioactive waste storage site.
According to the results of examinations, it was established that the warhead of the Russian missile contains striking elements made of depleted uranium identified as Uranium-235 and Uranium-238.
Based on this fact, Security Service investigators are conducting a pre-trial investigation in criminal proceedings under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (war crimes) under the procedural supervision of Chernihiv Regional Prosecutor's Office.
Given the toxicity and radioactivity of depleted uranium, Ukrainians are urged to be especially careful in case of discovering fragments of drones, missiles, or other ammunition.
It is noted that damaged or burned ammunition poses the greatest danger because it can release radioactive dust dangerous to people and the environment.
If such objects are discovered, people must not approach, touch, or move them. It is necessary to move to a safe distance and immediately report this through the hotlines of SBU, State Emergency Service, or National Police.
Earlier, the share of Chinese components in Russian Shahed drones is increasing while the number of Western components is decreasing. This indicates that sanctions pressure on suppliers is producing results.
Russian Gerbera drones also began to be equipped with more modern antennas, which may indicate the expansion of production of corresponding systems in Russia.
