Chernobyl Anniversary Highlights Nuclear Risks of Russia-Ukraine War
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 13:57 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
At least 16 people were killed in strikes across Ukraine and Russian-occupied territory as the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster highlighted the risks posed by attacks near the plant during Russia's invasion. The death toll from drone and missile strikes on Dnipro rose to nine.
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