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A Russian drone struck Chernobyl's protective dome on February 14, igniting fires and damaging a vital membrane meant to contain radiation. Maintenance boss Artem Siryi warned that another strike could cause a full-scale radiation leak across Europe. The incident underscores the vulnerability of Chernobyl's steel shield, not designed to withstand direct military strikes. Damages to the dome, including breaches and firefighter-made hatches, need immediate repairs.

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