Radioactive levels in Moldova remain normal after Chernobyl drone strike
The radioactive levels in the Republic of Moldova remain within normal limits, staying consistent for several years, reports the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) following last night's drone strike on the Chernobyl nuclear plant.
IGSU, as the focal point of the International Convention on the Early Notification of a Nuclear or Radiological Accident, received an official notification from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that, on the night of February 14, 40 m² of the outer surface of the protective sarcophagus surrounding reactor 4 at the Chernobyl nuclear plant was damaged by a military drone strike, according to a statement from the institution.
IGSU specifies that the radioactive levels in the Republic of Moldova are monitored 24/7 by the Environmental Agency, and as of February 14, the readings on the country's territory are 0.08 – 0.014 μR/h, which are below the warning threshold of 25 μR/h.
According to the quoted source, the IAEA, in accordance with the International Convention on the Early Notification of a Nuclear or Radiological Accident, informs the member states of the convention, including the Republic of Moldova, in the event of radiological or nuclear accidents.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
