Chernobyl
Canada announces funding for Chernobyl repair after Russian drone strike
Ottawa: Canada announced an $8 million contribution for critical repairs to the New Safe Confinement structure at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, following damage caused by a Russian drone strike in 2025.
Global Affairs Canada announced that the funding will support stabilisation and repair work on the facility’s protective enclosure, built to contain radioactive material from the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, the worst nuclear disaster in history.
According to a statement, the February 14, 2025, strike underscored the risks posed by Russia’s continued attacks on civilian and nuclear infrastructure during its war in Ukraine.
Canada reiterated its condemnation of Russia’s actions and reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The contribution will be delivered through international partners, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which has led global efforts to finance nuclear safety projects at Chornobyl.
Canada has contributed more than $116.8 million to Chornobyl-related remediation and nuclear safety initiatives since the mid-1990s, focusing on containment structures, spent fuel storage and radiation monitoring systems.
Officials said the latest funding builds on longstanding G7-led cooperation to secure and dismantle hazardous materials.
Preliminary assessments estimate that repairing the damaged structure could cost more than $900 million, with international partners targeting completion by 2030.
Canada said it will continue working with allies to strengthen nuclear safety, protect civilians and the environment, and hold Russia accountable for actions that threaten global security.
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