Emergency workers dismantle roof parts of the Chornobyl sarcophagus to extinguish smoldering spots following Russian attack

Feb 18, 2025 - 13:00

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Emergency workers in Ukraine continue efforts to address damage to the Chornobyl nuclear power plant sarcophagus following a Russian strike. According to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, three crews are currently working to partially dismantle affected structures and extinguish three smoldering hotspots in the roof insulation.

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Work is underway on dismantling parts of the roof and extinguishing 2 smoldering spots in the roof insulation. Three groups of State Emergency Service climbers are working.