Russia, Ukraine and Chernobyl
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On April 26, 1986, disaster struck the small Ukrainian-Belarusian border town of Chernobyl, (then part of the Soviet Union) when a series of steam explosions led to a nuclear meltdown. The apocalyptic event impacted hundreds of thousands of people and greatly impacted the surrounding environment.
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Chernobyl radiation panic erupts after Russian strike triggers blackout
The latest Russian strike on Ukraine’s power grid has turned one of the world’s most infamous nuclear sites into a fresh flashpoint, plunging the Chernobyl area into darkness and igniting public anxiety about radiation.
Scientists find that Chernobyl's grey wolves have evolved cancer-resilient genomes despite high radiation levels. This discovery could pave the way for breakthrough human cancer treatments.
Drone damage to the protective shield around a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine has rendered it unable to do its main safety function, a nuclear watchdog said. The drone strike in February, which Ukraine has blamed on Russia ...
The power loss comes after the UN’s nuclear watchdog previously warned the protective shield at the Chernobyl power plant can no longer contain radioactive material due to damage caused by a drone strike in Feburary 2025.
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine lost all off-site power following widespread military activity on Tuesday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said. According to the nuclear watchdog, Several Ukrainian electrical substations vital for nuclear safety were affected by widespread military activity on Tuesday.
On 23 January, Belarus’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva Larisa Belskaya, met with Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Kamal Kishore.
Wild boars roaming the forests of Bavaria have become the focus of a scientific mystery: in some cases, they carry higher levels of radioactive contamination than wolves living near the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
Chernobyl is a historical drama miniseries by HBO, based on the true story of the catastrophic Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 and its terrifying aftermath.
Decades after the Chernobyl disaster, the fallout is far from over. From radioactive contamination to the ongoing cleanup efforts, discover why Chernobyl remains one of the world's most significant environmental challenges.