The attack occurred last year when a Russian drone pierced the protective outer shell around Chernobyl’s reactor No. 4. This reactor, infamous for its catastrophic explosion in 1986, remains a focal point of concern. The fallout from that disaster still influences global nuclear policy.

Since March 2022, Russian forces have occupied the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant — a facility that has experienced its thirteenth blackout since the invasion began. Experts warn that even with all six reactors turned off, the situation remains precarious.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and international leaders have voiced their worries. “We are extremely close to any number of potential catastrophes in the nuclear space,” stated Alexandra Bell, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance.

Key facts:

• The Doomsday Clock is set at 85 seconds to midnight, its closest position ever.
• Chernobyl’s reactor No. 4 was completely destroyed during the explosion in 1986.
• Most workers at Zaporizhzhia are from Russian facilities rather than Energoatom, Ukraine’s state nuclear company.

This sequence of events matters significantly. It underscores the fragility of international collaboration on nuclear safety amid rising tensions. As Shaun Burnie emphasized, “Rosatom must be prevented from trying to restart one or more of the reactors.”

With ongoing military actions threatening critical infrastructure, officials remain on high alert. The global community must reconsider its approach to managing nuclear risks — especially as history teaches us painful lessons about neglecting such dangers.

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