Zelenskyy reveals details of Russian attack on Chornobyl NPP
Photo: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (president.gov.ua)
The Russian drone that attacked the sarcophagus at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant was flying at an altitude of 85 meters. It was not detected by radar, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says while speaking to journalists at the Munich Security Conference.
According to him, a Russian drone attacked the sarcophagus that covers the Chornobyl unit, which is very dangerous in itself. Zelenskyy recalled that 40 countries worked on the construction of the sarcophagus, and it was safe.
“There was a drone strike today, and in the morning, almost at night, we talked to the Commander-in-Chief, to the Air Force. Interestingly, the drone was flying at an altitude of 85 meters. I think it's important to understand that radar cannot see this height,” Zelenskyy says.
Russian drone strike on Chornobyl NPP
Today, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that a Russian attack drone with an explosive warhead hit the shelter of the destroyed 4th power unit of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant last night.
“The shelter at the Chornobyl NPP was damaged by this drone. The fire has been extinguished. As of now, radiation levels have not increased and are being constantly monitored. According to initial assessments, the damage to the shelter is significant,” Zelenskyy wrote.
Later, the President's Office showed the first photos of the consequences of the Russian drone strike on the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
According to rescuers, after the Russian drone struck the shelter of ChNPP Unit 4, the radiation background remained within normal limits.
Read everything you need to know about the night attack in RBC-Ukraine's report.
