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  • IAEA Reports No Radioactive Contamination Following Attack on Chernobyl Waste Facility

    Daily Monitor June 7, 2026

    IAEA Reports No Radioactive Contamination Following Attack on Chernobyl Waste Facility

    The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that no radioactive contamination was detected after a Russian drone strike on a nuclear waste storage facility in Chernobyl.

    Following an inspection, the IAEA reported normal radiation levels despite significant damage to parts of the building used for spent fuel storage. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi condemned attacks on nuclear facilities as unacceptable and a violation of fundamental nuclear safety principles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as ‘extremely vile,’ emphasizing the critical nature of the infrastructure targeted. While no radioactive materials were stored at the damaged facility, the incident has raised concerns about the ongoing conflict’s impact on nuclear safety in the region.


    For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de