A piece of a rocket was found at the Chernobyl Museum in Kyiv following an attack
In Kyiv, while clearing debris from the roof of the "Chernobyl" Museum, a large piece of a rocket was discovered that had struck the building during the attack. Experts are already on site, attempting to identify the munition by its serial numbers. The investigation into the impact is ongoing. This information comes from a post by Yaroslav Yemelianenko, head of the Association of Chernobyl Operators, on Threads.
In Kyiv, while clearing up the aftermath of the attack on the National “Chernobyl” Museum, workers came across a large rocket fragment that had pierced the building’s structure and remained on the roof; now, this very discovery may provide a clue as to what exactly was used to strike the facility.
According to Yaroslav Yemelianenko, head of the Association of Chernobyl Operators, work to clear the rubble continues at the site; utility crews and rescue workers are removing damaged structures, evacuating wrecked vehicles, and gradually reopening the area to traffic, although some hazardous zones remain cordoned off.
It was during this work that a fragment was discovered; it turned out to be quite large and, according to eyewitnesses, bears serial numbers, which will allow experts to determine the type of missile used in the strike and gather more details about the attack itself. “The debris is quite large, it has serial numbers, and bomb disposal experts have already examined it, but eventually we will be able to identify those missiles, and then we will know more details about what actually happened,” Yemelyanenko noted.
After the main work was completed, the area around the museum was partially reopened to pedestrians and vehicles; however, experts continue to monitor and inspect the site to ensure that all hazardous elements resulting from the strike have been completely eliminated.
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