News · 14 April 2026
Chernobyl damage raises radioactive release risk
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Europe faces a potential increase in radioactive releases due to damage at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, sparking fears of an inner shell collapse. Ukraine alleges Russia has repeatedly attacked the site since its 2022 invasion, with the protective dome damaged last February. A Greenpeace report released Tuesday stated the €500 million New Safe Confinement's function cannot be fully restored.
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