Norway is allocating over €9 million to repair the protective sarcophagus covering the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant following damage caused by a Russian drone, the Norwegian Embassy in Ukraine reported.
“Norway is allocating 100 million kroner (approximately 9.1 million euros – IF-U) for the repair of the protective structure covering the No. 4 reactor at the decommissioned nuclear power plant in Chernobyl. The structure was damaged as a result of a Russian drone strike in February 2025.”
The aid will be provided through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) fund, the International Chornobyl Cooperation Account (ICCA).
State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersen announced the support during a visit to Kyiv, also mentioning the incident on June 7, when a spent nuclear fuel storage facility in the Chernobyl zone was hit by a Russian strike.
“These attacks also pose a threat to European and international security. Norway will make efforts to reduce the risk of radioactive emissions and ensure that the Chernobyl NPP continues to operate safely,” Petersen said.
In April, the U.S. expressed its readiness to provide up to $100 million as part of the Group of Seven’s joint efforts to repair the new sarcophagus over the Chernobyl NPP. Ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl accident, the EU called on Russia to stop attacks on nuclear facilities in Ukraine.
