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Chornobyl
Forest Fires Deposit Decades-Old Radioactive Dust in Norway, Finland
Fires raging in northern Ukraine are blamed for the increased radiation levels detected in the Arctic. Meanwhile Kyiv suffers the worst air quality in the world on Friday.
Sept. 20, 2024
Ukraine
UN Nuclear Chief to Visit Kursk Plant Amid Ukraine's Cross-Border Offensive
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of attempting to strike the Kursk nuclear plant, which lies less than 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the active frontlines.
Aug. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
Eyewitnesses: Kremlin Troops Dug Into Chornobyl’s Irradiated Dirt, Cooked Food Over Radioactive Campfires, Thousands Exposed
At the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine the Kremlin’s ignorance of radiation danger at Chornobyl stood out as a prime example of Moscow military bumbling. It still does.
April 26, 2024
Chornobyl
International Chornobyl Remembrance Day 2024
Today, April 26, is the 38th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster. As we remember that nuclear catastrophe, we consider how Russia’s full-scale invasion raises concerns it could happen again.
April 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
Chornobyl 38 Years Later – How in 2022 Russian Forces Almost Caused Another Disaster
Valeriy Semenov remained at Chornobyl throughout its occupation, trying to prevent a second disaster there. Here’s his account of how: ‘They Were Looking for Biolabs, But Got Irradiated’
April 25, 2024
Chornobyl
Ukraine’s Irradiated Scrapyard Is a Global Health Hazard
Normally police in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone would have their hands full watching over the radioactive cars and policing poachers. But the war has made all their tasks more difficult.
April 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: More Russian Nuclear Blackmail at Zaporizhzhia Plant
Shortly after it launche its full-scale invasion, Russia seized the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and turned it into a military base, from which it now threatens a fresh man-made catastrophe.
July 8, 2023
Ukraine
'Maria Paints' – Previously Unknown Works by Maria Prymachenko Exhibited in Kyiv
100 works by a Ukrainian folk-art painter are from the private collection of the famous Kyiv art critic, Eduard Dymshyts.
July 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
What Happens to Kyiv if the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Blows? Officials Downplay Concerns
If the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is blown up, the official advice to Kyiv residents is not to panic and wait for instructions. Kyiv embassies and NGOs don’t seem worried.
July 3, 2023
War in Ukraine
Is Another Chornobyl Looming at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant?
Ukraine’s spymaster believes Russia has finished preparations to blow up Europe’s largest nuclear plant – and all that awaits is the order to go ahead based on the military situation.
June 29, 2023
Ukraine
OPINION: Threat of Explosion at Europe’s Largest Nuclear Plant Never Higher
The safety and security at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is extremely fragile and an explosion there would be far worse than the 1986 Chornobyl disaster.
June 22, 2023
Ukraine
Chornobyl: A Legacy of Human Error and the Lessons That Were Never Learned (by Russians)
Today, April 26, is the 37th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, as we remember that nuclear catastrophe, we consider how Russia’s full-scale invasion raises concerns it could happen again.
April 26, 2023