Kyiv radioactive waste disposal site hit by Russian airstrike

A radioactive waste disposal site near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv has been hit by a Russian airstrike, but the storage facilities were not damaged, officials say. A preliminary assessment found no evidence of a leak, Report informs via BNO News.

The incident happened at about 1:20 a.m. (GMT +2) on Sunday when a radioactive waste disposal site of the State Specialized Enterprise “Radon” was hit by missiles.

“Notification was announced by telephone by Radon personnel, who are in the shelter,” the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate (SNRIU) said in a statement. “It is currently not possible to assess the extent of the destruction.”

Officials later added that the storage facilities themselves were not affected by the impact.

SNRIU said the automated radiation monitoring system at the site had failed, but measurements taken with portable devices in Kyiv found that radiation levels were normal. There is no threat to the public.