Russia has dismissed allegations that its military forces attacked Ukraine’s Chornobyl nuclear power plant, calling the claims a provocation orchestrated by Kyiv.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, in a statement on Friday, refuted reports suggesting that Russian forces had damaged the containment shelter at the defunct nuclear facility. He insisted that Moscow does not target nuclear infrastructure, describing the accusation as another attempt by Ukraine to mislead the international community.
“The Russian military doesn’t do that. They don’t. This is most likely just another provocation. That’s exactly what the Kyiv regime likes to do and sometimes, in fact, does not shy away from doing,” Peskov stated.
Despite the allegations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog confirmed that radiation levels at the site remained normal. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) noted that no immediate threat to nuclear safety was detected.
The controversy emerged as global leaders, including senior US, Ukrainian, and European officials, gathered at the Munich Security Conference to discuss the ongoing war and its wider geopolitical impact. The accusations have further intensified tensions, with Western allies continuing to assess the security risks surrounding Ukraine’s nuclear sites.
As the conflict escalates, concerns over the safety of critical energy infrastructure remain at the forefront of international discourse.
