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Russia targets Chernobyl dome

Russia targets Chernobyl dome

The attacks could potentially scatter radioactive radiation across Ukraine and neighboring European countries, leading to a surge in childhood cancers.

Vladimir Putin's forces have been accused of 'murderous' intent by targeting the sensitive site.

The 1986 disaster already left a legacy of nature's resilience amidst serious contamination, but new strikes threaten to undo decades of containment efforts.

International nuclear watchdogs are calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities near the plant.

Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Ingmar Runge, CC BY-SA 3.0
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
Decommissioned nuclear power station near the city of Pripyat, Ukraine, known by Chernobyl disaster
Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)
International Atomic Energy Agency - Trieste
Research facility in Trieste, Italy
Ukraine
Country in Eastern Europe