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Chernobyl’s reactor shield was damaged by a drone strike in Feb, raising fears of a new disaster at the site of the 1986 nuclear meltdown.

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U.S. Gardener Sets Record with Tallest Sunflower

Alex Babich, a Ukrainian-American landscape gardener, has grown the tallest sunflower on record, reaching 35 feet 9 inches in Fort Wayne. The flower, named 'Clover,' symbolizes Ukrainian peace and solidarity, and was measured by Guinness World Records on September 3, with a crowd of witnesses including local experts and a drone. Babich's passion for sunflowers began after immigrating from Ukraine and deepened following Russia's invasion in 2022.

Chernobyl Shield Severely Damaged

As of December 2025, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that the New Safe Confinement (NSC) steel shield at Chernobyl lost its primary safety functions after a Russian drone strike in February 2025. While load-bearing structures remain intact, comprehensive repairs are essential to prevent further degradation and ensure long-term nuclear safety amid ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.