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Russian drone strikes hit near Chornobyl and in Romania, causing damage but no radiation spike.

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Recent Russian drone strikes have targeted critical infrastructure in Ukraine and NATO member Romania. One strike near the Chornobyl nuclear plant damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage facility, though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed there was no spike in radiation levels. This attack is considered 'extremely vile' due to its proximity to nuclear material. In a separate incident, a Russian Geran 2 type drone entered Romanian airspace for four minutes, prompting Romanian President Klaus Iohannis to state he would 'order proportionate measures' and EU President Ursula von der Leyen to pledge continued pressure on Russia. These events highlight ongoing Russian aggression and its potential to destabilize the region, impacting both Ukraine's nuclear safety and the security of NATO territories.
Last updated: June 17, 2026