Russia strikes nuclear fuel storage near Chornobyl, Ukraine says

Ukrainian officials said a Russian drone hit a storage facility housing spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant, marking another strike on the country's nuclear infrastructure during the ongoing conflict.

President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, using strong language to describe Russia's targeting of the facility. The strike occurred as Zelensky prepared to travel to London for scheduled talks.

Ukrainian authorities did not immediately provide details about the extent of damage or whether the strike caused any release of radioactive material. Officials have grown increasingly vocal about Russian attacks on nuclear sites and other critical infrastructure throughout the war.

The Chornobyl plant, site of the 1986 nuclear disaster, has been a recurring concern during the conflict. Russian forces captured the facility in the opening weeks of the invasion and held it for weeks before withdrawing.

Ukrainian officials have documented multiple drone and missile strikes on nuclear installations and supporting infrastructure. Each reported strike has prompted official statements warning of potential environmental and public health risks.

The attack comes as diplomatic efforts continue between Ukrainian and international partners. Zelensky's planned London meetings suggest ongoing discussions about military support and coordinated responses to Russian operations.