Sixth day of Chornobyl cleanup after attack: Radiation levels update

Chornobyl, Wed, February 19, 2025 - 13:00

Photo: Cleanup continues at Chornobyl NPP after Russia's attack on February 14 (t.me/dsns_telegram)

At the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the aftermath of the Russian attack has been ongoing for the sixth day, reports the State Emergency Service. The radiation level on the plant's premises does not exceed the norm.

As of the morning of February 19, rescuers continue to extinguish smoldering spots. Specialists from the State Emergency Service are also working on partially uncovering the structures of the fourth reactor's safe confinement at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which was attacked by a Russian drone.

"The radiation background at the ChNPP industrial site does not exceed the norms. The situation is under control. The work continues," the message states.

Photo: The aftermath of the attack is still being dealt with at Chornobyl NPP (t.me/dsns_telegram)

Strike on the Chornobyl sarcophagus

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported a drone strike on the shelter of the fourth power unit of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant on February 14. As a result of the attack, the new safe confinement was damaged, and a fire broke out.

It is known that the Russians launched a drone with a high-explosive warhead at Chornobyl. After the attack, specialists did not detect an increase in radiation levels. However, the Ministry of Energy warned that in the event of serious damage, there could be a significant increase in radiation levels.

Recently, the government allocated over 1.5 billion UAH to support the safe condition of the damaged Chornobyl sarcophagus.

For more details on the attack on the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and its consequences, please refer to the article by RBC-Ukraine.

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