Russian drone strike damages site near Chornobyl nuclear plant
Author: AFP and ReutersPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Ukraine
World / International

A Russian drone strike on Sunday damaged a spent fuel reception building near the Chornobyl nuclear plant, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the building was metres away from nuclear material storage. No abnormal radiation readings were detected and no injuries were reported. Russia has not commented on the alleged strike.
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