Britain to fund repairs to Chernobyl power plant hit by Russian drone attack

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Lloyd, N. (2026, October 14). Britain to fund repairs to Chernobyl power plant hit by Russian drone attack. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/volodymyr-zelensky-ukraine-britain-russian-john-healey-b1300907.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-14 · by Nina Lloyd

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The UK announced £17 million in funding to repair damage caused by a Russian drone attack on Chernobyl’s power plant, aiming to address safety risks due to corrosion. Chancellor John Healey and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized Britain's support for Ukraine amidst tensions between the US and Ukraine over recent sanctions easing involving Russia. The funds are part of an international effort coordinated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
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On October 14, 2026, Britain pledged £17 million to repair damage at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant caused by a Russian drone strike. The funds will be used to restore the protective shelter and ventilation systems damaged last year, addressing concerns about long-term safety risks due to corrosion. Chancellor John Healey and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized Britain's unwavering support for Ukraine. This pledge is part of an international effort coordinated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, involving the Ukrainian government and G7 donors. The announcement came during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street, amid strained relations between Ukraine and the US following Donald Trump's easing of sanctions on Russian diesel.

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Nina Lloyd
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🔮 The UK will provide £17 million to help restore its protective shelter and ventilation, which were damaged by an attack last year, amid concerns that corrosion could create longer-term environmental and safety risks.
🔮 The UK will provide £17 million to help restore its protective shelter and ventilation, which were damaged by an attack last year, amid concerns that corrosion could create longer-term environmental and safety risks.
🔮 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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Mr Zelensky has also said use of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite communications system was “blocked” and that as a result “people will die”, admitting that he felt betrayed by Mr Trump. “It’s a pity that we are losing, we are losing a strong partner,” he told Piers Morgan Uncensored. Starlink is used by Ukraine to defend against aerial attacks and for long-range drones targeting Russian sites. Speaking in the Commons ahead of his meeting with Mr Zelensky, the Prime Minister said he would seek to restore Donald Trump’s support for Ukraine.
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🔮 The UK will provide £17 million to help restore its protective shelter and ventilation, which were damaged by an attack last year, amid concerns that corrosion could create longer-term environmental and safety risks.
2026-10-15 · Evening Standard
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The UK will provide £17 million to help restore its protective shelter and ventilation, which were damaged by an attack last year, amid concerns that corrosion could create longer-term environmental and safety risks. uncertain
corrosion → provide → risks
Chancellor John Healey said the Government’s commitment to the Ukrainian people was “unshakeable”, while Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Britain will “stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and will do so until they prevail”. asserted
they → say → Ukraine
The UK’s funding pledge is part of a wider international programme coordinated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, working alongside the Ukrainian government and G7 donors. asserted
pledge → coordinate → government
Mr Zelensky received an unprecedented honour guard made up of troops from the Irish Guards on his arrival at No 10. asserted
Zelensky → receive → No
The meeting came during a period of strained relations between Ukraine and the US after Donald Trump eased sanctions on Russian diesel last week as high fuel prices in America threatened to overshadow November’s mid-term elections. asserted
prices → come → elections
The UK responded to news of the deal by pledging to “maintain pressure on Russia”. asserted
UK → respond → Russia
In recent days, the US president has also suggested Ukraine needs a new leader and claimed Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants a peace deal more than the government in Kyiv. uncertain
Putin → suggest → Kyiv
Mr Zelensky has also said use of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite communications system was “blocked” and that as a result “people will die”, admitting that he felt betrayed by Mr Trump. “It’s a pity that we are losing, we are losing a strong partner,” he told Piers Morgan Uncensored. Starlink is used by Ukraine to defend against aerial attacks and for long-range drones targeting Russian sites. Speaking in the Commons ahead of his meeting with Mr Zelensky, the Prime Minister said he would seek to restore Donald Trump’s support for Ukraine. asserted
he → say → Ukraine
During Prime Minister’s Questions, Mr Burnham said he was being “careful” in his language after Mr Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, as he said he was “laying the ground” for a reconciliation. asserted
he → say → reconciliation
He added: “I will listen to President Zelensky carefully, but he won’t be going away from Britain today empty-handed.” asserted
he → add → Britain
During his meeting with Mr Zelensky, he confirmed that the UK would accelerate the supply of crucial air defence missiles to Ukraine amid “heavy bombardment” from Russia. asserted
UK → confirm → Russia
The accelerated support will see faster deliveries of British lightweight multi-role missiles to Ukraine, which have proved effective against Russian jet-powered drones. asserted
which → accelerate → drones
Russia continues to pound Ukraine’s power grid, as well as oil and gas facilities, after Mr Trump claimed that the two countries had agreed to an “energy ceasefire”. asserted
countries → continue → ceasefire
Announcing new funding for repairs at Chernobyl, Mr Healey said: “As the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Putin continues, our commitment to the Ukrainian people is unshakeable. asserted
commitment → announce → people
“We are curtailing the war chest funding Putin so desperately wants and backing the reconstruction of Ukraine that has suffered at the hands of his barbaric attacks.” asserted
that → curtail → attacks
Mr Miliband said: “Our message to Putin is clear – we stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and will do so until they prevail. asserted
they → say → Ukraine
“Working with our allies, we are strengthening Ukraine’s security, raising the cost of Russia’s aggression and working towards a just and lasting peace.” asserted
we → work → peace
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