Ukrainians gather to remember Chernobyl disaster despite Russia's war
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 06:44 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
People in Ukraine gathered on Sunday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. Despite wartime curfews and official warnings, residents showed up for the vigil each year.
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