At Chernobyl, efforts to address the aftermath of the attack continue on day six: what's the current status of the radiation levels?

For the sixth day, efforts are ongoing to mitigate the consequences of the Russian attack at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The radiation levels at the Chernobyl site remain within normal limits.

This information comes from RBK-Ukraine, citing the State Emergency Service on Telegram.

As of the morning of February 19, rescuers are continuing to extinguish smoldering hotspots. Additionally, specialists from the State Emergency Service are working on partially uncovering the structures of the sarcophagus of the fourth power unit of Chernobyl, which was hit by a Russian drone.

"The radiation levels at the Chernobyl site do not exceed normal limits. The situation is under control. Work is ongoing," the report states.

Photo: Efforts continue at Chernobyl to address the aftermath of the attack (t.me/dsns_telegram)

Strike on the Chernobyl Sarcophagus

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported a drone strike on the shelter of the fourth power unit of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on February 14. As a result of the attack, the new safe confinement was damaged, leading to a fire.

It is known that the Russians launched a drone equipped with a high-explosive warhead at Chernobyl. Following the attack, specialists did not record any increase in radiation levels. However, the Ministry of Energy acknowledged that serious damage could pose a risk of a significant increase in radiation levels.

Recently, the government allocated over 1.5 billion hryvnias to maintain the damaged shelter of Chernobyl in a safe condition.

For more details on the attack on the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and its consequences, refer to the RBK-Ukraine article.