Ukraine, Chernobyl and Russia

A drone pierced the outer shell of Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear plant. Radiation levels are normal
A drone armed with a warhead hit the protective outer shell of Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear plant early Friday, punching a hole in the structure and briefly starting a fire, in an attack Kyiv blamed on Russia.
Russian Drone Damages Radiation Shield at Chernobyl, Ukraine Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine called the damage “significant” but said there were no signs of radiation leaks. A Kremlin spokesman denied that Russia had carried out the strike.
Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl nuclear plant, radiation levels normal
A Russian drone struck the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl in an attack overnight into Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Russia launches 2,400 kamikaze drones at Ukraine in January – UK intel
The Russian forces launched approximately 2,400 kamikaze drones at targets in Ukraine in January 2025, which is 800 more than in December 2024. — Ukrinform.
Chernobyl Radiation Shields Hit by Russian Drones: Ukraine
A radiation shelter on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant site was damaged by Russian drones, according to Ukrainian officials. The Ukrainian government says a fire broke out after a Russian drone struck the shelter of the destroyed power unit at the plant.
Russia denies its drone targeted Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine
The Kremlin on Friday denied an accusation from Ukraine that a Russian drone had struck the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Why it matters: Ukraine and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said radiation levels remained stable despite the explosion at the plant.
Zelensky: Russian drone strike damages Chernobyl power plant
A Russian attack drone struck the shelter surrounding the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said early Friday.
Ukrainian Drones Hit City Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, Russian-Installed Official Says
Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Wednesday on the city of Enerhodar near the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, the Moscow-installed regional governor said.
Ukraine Drones Strike Russian Oil Hubs, Strategic Airbase, Helicopter Plant
Kyiv targeted oil hubs which provide Russia's military with fuel in the ongoing war, as well as a number of strategically important military sites.
Ukraine's air defence downs 6 ballistic missiles and 71 Russian drones
Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with 7 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 123 drones of various types since the evening of 11 February. Six missiles and 71 drones have been destroyed, while 40 UAVs disappeared from radar.
Russia Escalates Conflict with Drone Strikes on Ukrainian Cities Kyiv and Sumy
Russian forces have launched a fresh wave of drone attacks on Kyiv and Sumy, causing destruction and civilian casualties. In Kyiv, a fire broke out in a non-residential building following the strikes,
Ukraine's NATO Ally Pledges To Deliver 6000 AI-Powered Drones
A German technology firm will produce 6,000 AI-powered drones for Ukraine, providing additional support as the war wages on.
A drone strike at Chernobyl has raised Ukraine's nuclear ghosts. What are the dangers?
Ukraine's nuclear ghosts were raised again on Friday after a drone armed with a warhead hit the protective outer shell of the ...
Russian drone attack damaged Chornobyl plant's confinement structure, chief engineer says
A Russian drone attack had badly damaged the confinement structure around the disused Chornobyl nuclear power plant intended to prevent the release of nuclear substances, a senior nuclear industry ...
Chernobyl radiation shield hit by Russian drone, Ukraine says
A Russian drone attack has hit the radiation shelter protecting Chernobyl's damaged nuclear reactor, Ukrainian President ...
Russia's jamming-resistant drones are causing problems the West may not be able to answer
A series of incidents in Germany could show Russia gaining a technical edge with its jamming-resistant drones.
Ukraine’s New Tactic For Destroying Russian Turtle Tanks: Slam Into Them With Thermite-Spewing Drones
Some Ukrainian drone operators are slamming thermite-spewing “dragon drones” onto Russian turtle tanks in order to burn ...
Russia braces for oil output cuts as sanctions and drones hit
Russia may be forced to throttle back its oil output in the coming months as U.S. sanctions hamper its access to tankers to ...
Power cuts in Ukraine as Russia pounds natural gas sector in major strike
The bombardment took place as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is heading to the Munich Security Conference, where he ...