Germany to provide 50 million euros to repair Chornobyl Nuclear Plant after Russian strike
The New Safe Confinement, a protective shelter covering the remains of Chornobyl's destroyed reactor, was damaged by Russian drones in February 2025.
Germany has pledged 50 million euros to repair a damaged protective structure over Ukraine's Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant following a Russian drone strike, according to Ukraine's Energy Ministry. The structure, known as the New Safe Confinement, was previously safeguarding the remains of the reactor but was compromised in February 2025.
Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider for his recent visit to the plant and dedication to ensuring nuclear safety across Europe. These funds will be deposited into the International Cooperation Account for Chornobyl (ICCA). The New Safe Confinement, designed to protect the reactor for a century, only remained effective for six years before the waterproof inner membrane began to smolder, prompting firefighters to make holes in the outer layer.
Besides Germany, other partners like the European Union and Norway have also committed to contributing funds to the ICCA for the repair efforts.
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