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The Latest Breaking News from Chernobyl

Explosions, Protests & Chernobyl: Here’s What Happened In Ukraine Overnight

A lot has happened since Russia's first attack on Ukraine so here's summary of key events from the first day of the full-scale invasion.

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Radiation fears from occupied Chernobyl

Experts are worried that military incursions could kick up plumes of radioactive dust

Salon

Chernobyl: Why did Russian troops take control of infamous nuclear disaster site?

Officials say that Moscow now controls area in northern Ukraine after fire fight

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Moment Russian tanks roll into Chernobyl after battle to seize power plant

Russian forces have taken control of the former nuclear power plant Chernobyl, after ground troops, aided by powerful tanks, defeated Ukrainian forces in a battle

Daily Mirror

Chernobyl nuclear plant targeted as Russia invades Ukraine

Major gun battle breaks out between Russian and Ukrainian forces at stricken radioactive site with its status unclear.

Al Jazeera

Chernobyl no-go zone targeted as Russia invades Ukraine

It was among the most worrying developments on an already shocking day, as Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday

The Independent UK

Ukraine loses control of Chernobyl as officials warn they 'can't be sure' if nuclear plant site is safe

The highly radioactive sight has now been confirmed to be under Russian control

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Russian troops seize Chernobyl as staff taken hostage at nuclear site

'It is impossible to say that the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is safe'

Wales Online

White House ‘outraged by credible reports’ Russian forces have taken hostages inside Chernobyl power plant

Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale assault against Ukraine earlier on Thursday

The Independent UK

Chernobyl power plant captured by Russian forces - Ukrainian official

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been captured by Russian forces, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office, Mykhailo Podolyak, said on Thursday.

Reuters

Russia Ukraine war: Putin's troops seize Chernobyl and take staff hostage

Ukraine has lost control of the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl after a fierce ground assault by Russian troops ended in a Moscow victory, with workers taken hostage

Daily Mirror

Where is Chernobyl in Ukraine and what happened there?

It is believed Russian forces have now entered Chernobyl as the attack on Ukraine continues

Manchester Evening News

NATO prepares troops as Ukraine calls Chernobyl attack 'declaration of war on Europe'

Nato’s Response Force (NRF) comprises of around 40,000 troops and is on heightened alert, with the alliance to hold an emergency summit of its 30 member nations on Friday

Daily Mirror

Chernobyl nuclear power plant under control of Russian troops, says Ukrainian President

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant is now under control of Russian troops, the Ukrainian presidential office has said.

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Wales Online

Russian forces 'trying to seize Chernobyl nuclear plant' says Ukraine president

Chernobyl is the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster

The Independent UK

What really happened at Chernobyl? How the world’s worst nuclear accident happened

Decades after the catastrophe, now a byword for state secrecy, crucial elements remain a mystery, Andy Gregory writes

Reuters

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces trying to prevent Russian capture of Chernobyl

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday Ukrainian forces were fighting to prevent Russian troops from capturing the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl.

The Independent UK

Fighting breaks out close to Chernobyl nuclear waste facility, says Ukrainian president

Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian troops fighting to ensure ‘tragedy of 1986 will not be repeated’

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Reuters

Russian troops breach area near Chernobyl, adviser to Ukrainian minister says

Russian troops from the direction of Belarus entered an area near the former nuclear power plant Chernobyl on Thursday, an adviser to Ukraine's interior minister said, as fighting continued across the country.

Daily Mirror

Russian forces seize Chernobyl nuclear power plant after battle with Ukraine forces

Russian forces entered Chernobyl and - after intense fighting - seized the plant which is the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster

The Independent UK

Ukraine warns of new ‘iron curtain’ across Europe after Russian invasion

Russian forces advance rapidly and seize Chernobyl nuclear plant

Chicago Sun-Times

Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’

Ukrainian officials said their forces were battling Russians on multiple fronts and had lost control of the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

Al Jazeera

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Tens of thousands flee their homes

Ukraine invasion news from February 24: UN says several thousand Ukrainians crossing into neighbouring countries.

ABC News

Ukraine's President warns of 'new iron curtain' as Russia takes Chernobyl site — As it happened

Ukraine's President warns Europe that Russia will not stop with an invasion of his country.

Wales Online

Immersive theatre show transporting people to Chernobyl nuclear plant in 1986 is coming to Swansea

It promises to use sound effects, footage and audio from the actual events which unfolded in the power plant

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