According to a statement from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the protective sarcophagus installed at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant no longer fulfills its key safety functions. Specifically, it has lost the ability to contain radioactive materials.
The sarcophagus installed at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant no longer provides key protective functions, as reported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
By boriskov · Published on December 6, 2025