The IAEA mission is conducted as part of a comprehensive safety assessment. The primary goal of this mission is to perform an independent evaluation of the current safety status of the facility.
This mission was initiated at Ukraine's request following an attack by a Russian drone, which caused damage to the New Safe Confinement (NSC) structure and other critical systems. According to the State Specialized Enterprise "Chernobyl NPP", the attack occurred on February 14, 2025.
A fire that broke out due to the strike lasted for 10 days and was extinguished thanks to the efforts of the State Emergency Service and Chernobyl NPP personnel. During this time, specialists developed urgent measures to seal the hole created by the Russian combat drone to mitigate the impact of adverse weather conditions on the NSC's systems.
However, the overall condition of the facility requires a thorough expert assessment. This evaluation is conducted in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between the IAEA and the Government of Ukraine, signed on July 10, 2025, in Rome, which provides for support in the recovery of the NSC.
"We would like to express our gratitude to the IAEA for their constant readiness to assist Ukraine and for supporting Chernobyl NPP at this critical time," said the General Director of the State Specialized Enterprise Chernobyl NPP at the beginning of the meeting.
It is important to note that as a result of the attack, the shelter over the destroyed Unit 4 of Chernobyl NPP was damaged. The radiation levels after the incident remain within normal limits.