Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian drone struck a nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, marking another incident involving critical infrastructure in the ongoing conflict.

The strike targeted a facility used for storing nuclear fuel in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, the area surrounding the nuclear plant that suffered a catastrophic accident in 1986. Ukrainian authorities did not immediately provide details about potential damage or radiation risks from the reported drone attack.

The Chornobyl site has been a point of concern since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. Russian forces occupied the facility early in the conflict before withdrawing, raising international alarm about the safety of nuclear installations during wartime.

The reported drone strike comes amid continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, including energy facilities and military installations. Ukraine has repeatedly called for increased international support, including requests for advanced defensive systems and military equipment from Western allies.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has previously expressed concerns about the security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine during the ongoing conflict. The Chornobyl plant ceased operations years ago, but the site still contains radioactive materials requiring secure storage and monitoring.