World News Crisis at Chernobyl: Russian Drone Strike Hits Nuclear Reactor Shield, Triggers Explosion—Zelensky: “Putin Doesn’t Care, He Doesn’t Want Negotiations” by Alex Carter February 14, 2025 written by Alex Carter February 14, 2025 0 comments 19 A Russian drone struck the defense shielding of Chernobyl’s Reactor 4 overnight Thursday into Friday and caused an explosion with fire, Reuters reported. Radiation levels are under control, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported. In an X post, however, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the attack is “a terrorist threat to the entire world.” Fire safety personnel and rescue vehicles were in minutes, and there are no reported casualties, the IAEA added. “Radiation levels inside and outside are normal and stable. The IAEA continues to monitor the situation,” the agency added. During the night of 13-14 Feb, at around 01:50, IAEA team at the Chornobyl site heard an explosion coming from the New Safe Confinement, which protects the remains of reactor 4 of the former Chornobyl NPP, causing a fire. They were informed that a UAV had struck the NSC roof. pic.twitter.com/Ee5NSRgDo8 — IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) February 14, 2025 Zelensky’s Response Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky affirmed that Russian drones struck the ex-Chernobyl nuclear power plant’s protection radiation shield during the night. Last night, a Russian attack drone with a high-explosive warhead struck the shelter protecting the world from radiation at the destroyed 4th power unit of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. This shelter was built by Ukraine together with other countries of Europe and the world,… pic.twitter.com/mLTGeDYgPT — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 14, 2025 In his post, Zelensky wrote: “During the previous night, a Russian strike drone loaded with an explosive warhead attacked the radiation shelter for the former Chernobyl nuclear plant reactor.” “Every night, Russia makes such attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Russia keeps piling up its military and shows no change in its sick and inhumane propaganda. This clearly indicates that Putin is not preparing for negotiations but rather to continue deceiving the world,” Zelensky said. Because of this, Zelensky emphasized in his statement regarding the Chernobyl attack that an international concerted effort is needed to cause Russia to pay the price for what they have done. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Alex Carter Alex Carter is a 32-year-old digital nomad and independent journalist with over seven years of experience in online media, content writing, and digital news. With a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications, he specializes in covering current events, business, technology, and entertainment, offering insightful analysis and breaking news with a fresh, engaging tone. previous post 18 Celebrities Who Embrace Their Quirks Like Absolute Legends next post Jennifer Lopez & Kevin Costner Dating Rumors: Separating Fact from Fiction You may also like Felix Baumgartner, Space Jump Pioneer, Dies in Paragliding... July 18, 2025 Kang Seo Ha: Korean Actress Dies at 31... July 16, 2025 Shocking Video: Diogo Jota’s Lamborghini Engulfed in Flames... July 3, 2025 Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota Tragically Killed in Spanish... July 3, 2025 92-Year-Old Convicted of 1967 Bristol Woman’s Murder and... July 3, 2025 Actress Kylie Page, 28, Remembered for Kindness After... July 1, 2025 Tourists Observe Fatal Bison Incident During Misguided Photographic... June 30, 2025 Investigation Commences to Identify Remains of 800 Infants... June 18, 2025 An Air India flight bound for London, carrying... June 12, 2025 Madeleine McCann: Portuguese Investigators Assess New Search Findings June 11, 2025