Greenpeace warns of collapse of the sarcophagus in…

Greenpeace warns of collapse of the sarcophagus in Chernobyl and radiation leak

14.04.2026 11:00 HotInfo

The international environmental organization Greenpeace issued a warning on Tuesday, April 14, about the potentially catastrophic consequences of an uncontrolled collapse of the protective cover over the destroyed reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. The sarcophagus, which was built hastily after the accident in April 1986, is beginning to degrade, and according to Greenpeace, it may no longer be able to contain the radioactive material sealed inside. interez.sk ↗ SITA ↗

According to Greenpeace's warning, an uncontrolled collapse of the original reinforced concrete cover could increase the risk of radioactivity leaking into the environment and surrounding area. The organization also points to the fact that the current war in Ukraine poses an increased risk, and that a single missile could be enough to trigger catastrophic consequences. The protective cover of the old reactor is thus in an extremely vulnerable state, not only due to decades of physical aging of the structure, but also given the security situation in the country. zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗ hnonline.sk ↗

Greenpeace's warning highlights the urgency of addressing the situation in Chernobyl and the need to stabilize the protective structure in order to prevent a potential radioactivity leak that would endanger a wide area, including neighboring countries. The West has not yet disclosed information about the specific steps it plans to take to mitigate this threat. teraz.sk ↗ Novy Cas ↗

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