Ukrinform Russian Drone Strike Targets Ukrainian Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility
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- •A Russian drone strike on June 7 damaged a nuclear fuel storage facility in Ukraine.
- •Estonian FM Margus Tsakhna condemned the attack, citing risks to nuclear safety.
- •No spent nuclear fuel was stored in the damaged building, but the strike raises alarms.
On June 7, 2026, a Russian drone strike partially destroyed the container reception building at the Centralized Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility in Kyiv Oblast. The Estonian Foreign Minister condemned the attack, stating it poses a significant risk to nuclear safety and escalates tensions in Europe. No spent nuclear fuel was present in the damaged building, but the strike highlights Russia's ongoing bombardment of Ukraine's nuclear facilities. The Estonian official called for strong international measures against such reckless actions, emphasizing the need for global nuclear security. The incident underscores the potential for catastrophic consequences in the region due to the weaponization of energy.
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