22/04/2026
As Ukraine approaches the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, newly disclosed details highlight ongoing risks around its nuclear sites.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko revealed Russian military activity near key facilities, including both the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant.
According to his statement:
35 Kinzhal missiles were detected within roughly 20 km of these nuclear sites.
At least 92 drones flew within a 5 km radius of the Chernobyl radiation shield.
In February 2025, a long-range drone strike pierced the plant’s containment structure.
“These launches cannot be explained by any military considerations,” Kravchenko said. “It is evident that the flights over the nuclear facilities are carried out solely for the purpose of intimidation and terror.”
Russia has repeatedly launched drones and missiles on a flight path near the disused Chornobyl nuclear plant during attacks on Ukraine, elevating the risk of a major accident, Ukraine's top state prosecutor told Reuters.
