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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nina Lloyd

Britain pledges £17 million to repair Chernobyl power plant hit by Russian drone strike

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky was hosted at Downing Street by Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Jordan Pettitt/PA) - (PA Wire)

Britain is to finance essential repairs at the Chernobyl nuclear site following a Russian drone strike, as Andy Burnham sought to reinforce support for Ukraine during "dark and difficult days" for the nation.

The UK will contribute £17 million towards restoring the plant's protective shelter and ventilation systems damaged in an attack last year, following concerns that corrosion could pose long-term safety and environmental hazards.

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