What are the risks of breaching the Chernobyl sarcophagus? An explanation from the Ministry of Energy.

The consequences of breaching the sarcophagus of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (ChNPP) will depend on the force of the impact and explosion.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine, citing Roman Andarak, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Energy, during a telethon.

According to Andarak, rescuers are continuing to extinguish the remnants of the fire, after which an assessment of the consequences is expected, along with a decision on further actions aimed at restoring the integrity and safety of the facility.

Consequences of Breaching the Sarcophagus

As the Deputy Head of the Ministry of Energy reminded, the sarcophagus is designed to prevent the spread of nuclear dust located beneath it. However, it is unable to protect against missile or drone attacks.

"Accordingly, a breach and the creation of a shockwave inside will undoubtedly lead to a significant increase in radiation levels within a certain area. What that area will be depends on the force of the impact and explosion," he explained.

Drone Strike on ChNPP

Today, February 14, Russian terrorists attacked the ChNPP shelter with a drone equipped with an explosive warhead. As a result of the attack, the shelter sustained significant damage, but the radiation levels around the station did not rise. Additionally, photos of the aftermath of the strike on ChNPP have emerged.

According to the State Emergency Service, automated monitoring of the radioactive background is currently underway, and information about it is being sent to the IAEA every second.