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Ukraine: The Latest

Nuclear fears as 'high explosive warhead' hits Chernobyl & Europe pledges high-tech arms at Munich

Feb 14, 2025
Jade McGlynn, a War Studies expert from King's College, delves into the underground warfare in occupied Ukraine, illuminating resistance efforts and the significance of identity amidst conflict. Paul Heslop, a Senior Mine Action Advisor for the UN, discusses the daunting challenge of landmine clearance, emphasizing the humanitarian implications of unexploded ordnance. They also explore recent military aid pledges from Europe and the historic drone attack on Chernobyl, heightening global nuclear safety concerns and political tensions.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Russian drone strike on Chernobyl raises severe nuclear safety concerns, prompting calls for urgent international action against nuclear terrorism.
  • Escalating military aid from European nations, highlighted by Germany's commitment of air defense missiles, underscores a unified effort to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Deep dives

Impact of Drone Strikes on Chernobyl

A Russian drone strike damaged the protective shell of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, highlighting significant security concerns regarding nuclear sites in Ukraine. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that the drone struck the shelter covering the remnants of reactor number four, leading to an explosion but without increasing radiation levels. This attack is characterized as a terrorist threat not only to Ukraine but also to the entire continent, prompting Ukraine's Energy Minister to appeal for an urgent international response to this act of nuclear terrorism. Such incidents underline the broader dangers Russia poses by targeting critical infrastructure amid ongoing military conflict.

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