Ukraine not conducting combat operations in Chornobyl zone, Russian troops conducting imitation of air combat –Agency on Exclusion Zone Management

11:29, 26.02.2022 1 min read

An imitation air battle is taking place over the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Ukraine is not conducting combat operations in this area, the State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management has reported.

"We have information about the preparation of fake provocative news for the world media that Ukraine is shelling the invaders in Chornobyl over dangerous objects. There are no our troops in Chornobyl. The state of Ukraine is not conducting military operations in Chornobyl," the agency said on Facebook on Saturday.

The agency said that the employees of the enterprises of the exclusion zone continue to perform security functions, despite the circumstances. The radiation background has been increased as a result of the movement of Russian military equipment.