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Irish Mirror
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David Kent

Major risk of massive radiation leaks as electrical grids around Chernobyl 'damaged', claim Ukraine

There is a major risk of a massive radiation leak across eastern Europe after an electrical grid near Chernobyl nuclear power plant became "damaged", it has been claimed.

Russian forces have disconnected the plant n from the national grid igniting fear at the site, according to Ukraine's government.

The lack of power at Chernobyl risks is also sending radioactive substances into the air.

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