The protective dome over reactor 4 in Chernobyl nuclear plant has lost its core functions, the International Atomic Energy Agency has found. The protective shield was damaged by a Russian strike back in February this year. Although the structure was repaired, an assessment carried out last week by the IAEA found that the attack had significantly degraded the shield. The agency’s director general reported that the dome lost its primary safety functions, and that comprehensive restoration is neede

The Chernobyl reactor explosion stands as one of the most chilling reminders of how a single mistake can change the world forever. When Reactor No. 4 blew up in 1986, it released an enormous amount of radiation into the air, turning an entire city into a ghost town within hours. The silence of Pripyat today, the abandoned homes, schools, and ferris wheel, all tell the story of a moment that reshaped nuclear safety forever. The tragedy showed how powerful—and dangerous—nuclear energy can be when