Russia Damaged Protective Dome Around Chernobyl, Can No Longer Contain Radiation
Victor Tangermann
created: Dec. 9, 2025, 3:10 p.m. | updated: Dec. 19, 2025, 3 p.m.
A multibillion-dollar dome built around the site of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear meltdown was badly damaged last year after a Russian drone strike blew a hole in it, sparking a fire and plenty of alarm.
“Limited temporary repairs have been carried out on the roof, but timely and comprehensive restoration remains essential to prevent further degradation and ensure long-term nuclear safety,” said IAEA director General Grossi in a statement.
“The IAEA — which has a team permanently at the site — will continue to do everything it can to support efforts to fully restore nuclear safety and security at the Chornobyl site,” he added.
But it’s not all doom and gloom, especially considering the Soviet Era emergency confinement dome, which was hastily constructed immediately following the disaster, remains in place.
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