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An international conference in Paris resulted in 15 donors pledging a total of €278 million for the repair of the Chernobyl sarcophagus damaged by a Russian drone. This amount is only half of the estimated €500 million needed for the restoration, which aims to be completed by 2030 to prevent further deterioration. The new sarcophagus, completed in 2019, was designed to last at least a century. The damage occurred when a drone struck the protective steel casing, compromising its integrity. The conference aimed to present technical assessments and secure additional funding commitments for the restoration project, emphasizing the importance of international support for nuclear safety.