A Russian drone strike caused an explosion at the Chernobyl plant, damaging the New Safe Confinement structure, but radiation levels stayed normal.

An explosion occurred at the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, sparked by a Russian drone strike, as reported by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The blast affected the New Safe Confinement structure over reactor 4, but radiation levels remained normal, and the fire was extinguished. Emergency services are managing the aftermath with no reported casualties. The incident has raised concerns about nuclear safety amid ongoing conflict.

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