40 Years Since Chornobyl Nuclear Disaster
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- Category: Ukraine
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 09:45 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
April 26 marks 40 years since the world's worst nuclear disaster occurred at the Chornobyl power plant in Ukraine. The tragedy led to widespread radioactive contamination and a significant loss of life.
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