On the night of February 14, a Russian combat drone carrying an explosive warhead hit a critically important shelter that protects the world from radiation threats at the destroyed 4th reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. This object is one of the key safety elements preventing the leak of radioactive materials, and its damage could have catastrophic consequences.
What is known about the attack?
✅ The drone hit the shelter structure, causing damage.
✅ A fire broke out, which was promptly extinguished.
✅ The radiation levels currently remain within normal limits, but experts continue to carefully monitor the situation.
✅ Initial assessments indicate serious damage to the shelter.
This attack once again confirms that Russia disregards any international norms and security risks.
Chernobyl Shelter: an international project targeted by terrorists
The shelter over the destroyed reactor of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was created by Ukraine in cooperation with the EU, USA, and other countries that seek to ensure the safety of humanity. The project, costing billions of dollars, was meant to ensure that the consequences of the 1986 accident remain under control.
Russia has become the only country in the world to dare to attack an object of such a high level of danger. It also annexed the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 2022, violating all possible norms of international law.
Russian threat escalating: what does it mean for Ukraine and the world?
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure are happening nightly. The aggressor’s army continues to build up forces, and the official rhetoric from the Kremlin contains no hints of readiness for negotiations.
This means only one thing: Putin does not plan for peace, he is preparing for further escalation. The attack on Chernobyl is further evidence that Russia acts as a global terrorist threat.
What should the world do?
🔹 Maximum pressure on Russia – sanctions should be increased.
🔹 Assistance to Ukraine – modern air defense systems and military support are critically needed.
🔹 International accountability – Russia must be held accountable for its crimes.
Only united actions of the civilized world can stop the aggressor and protect humanity from possible catastrophic consequences.
