NUCLEAR SAFETY CONCERNS RISE AFTER UKRAINE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT ATTACK
In a shocking development, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that an attack on Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant has left the facility shaken but not breached.
According to reports, the IAEA team stationed at the Chernobyl site heard explosions early in the morning, but radiation levels both inside and outside the plant remain normal and stable.
IAEA Director General spoke out on the incident, stating that there is no evidence of a nuclear leak or breach. The organization has been closely monitoring the situation and continues to maintain high alertness.
In the aftermath of the attack, IAEA officials expressed concern over the growing military activities in the vicinity of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, highlighting the ongoing risk of nuclear safety.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took to social media to condemn the attack, stating that it was orchestrated by Russian forces and that the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carried high-explosive bombs. The facility's new containment structure suffered damage in the attack.
Russian Presidential Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov vehemently denied the allegations, calling them 'provocation and distortion of facts.' Russia denies any involvement in the attack on Chernobyl.
Located near the border with Belarus, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant has a history of catastrophic incidents. In 1986, a devastating explosion at Reactor 4 caused widespread damage and radioactive contamination. To prevent further leaks, Soviet authorities built a concrete 'stone sarcophagus' to encase the reactor and hastily sealed it off.
Years later, in 2016, Ukraine installed new metal shielding on top of the structure to finally resolve lingering nuclear accident issues.
The incident has raised concerns over nuclear safety risks in the region. The IAEA is closely monitoring the situation and urging vigilance as tensions continue to simmer.