On June 7, the IAEA reported via social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that it received information from Ukrainian authorities about the early morning drone strike on the facility.
According to the IAEA, the attack caused significant damage to the building housing the fuel, with its exterior walls, windows, and doors destroyed. Nearby structures were also affected by the blast's shockwave.
However, Ukrainian officials informed the IAEA that radiation levels at the facility remained within established safety limits.
An IAEA team stationed at Chernobyl is expected to visit the affected facility soon to assess the extent of the damage.
Rafael Grossi, IAEA Director General, stated, "It is very concerning that a building located just a few meters from a storage facility containing a large amount of nuclear material was attacked."
He added, "Attacks on nuclear facilities are absolutely unacceptable and constitute a direct violation of the core principles of nuclear safety and security, including the seven essential principles that must be upheld during armed conflict."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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