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The Chernobyl disaster began on 26 April 1986 with the explosion of the No. 4 reactor of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near the city of Pripyat in the north of the Ukrainian SSR, close to the border with the Byelorussian SSR, in the Soviet Union.
Jun 17, 2024 · Chernobyl disaster, accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union in 1986, the worst disaster in nuclear power generation history. Between 2 and 50 people were killed in the initial explosions, and dozens more contracted serious radiation sickness, some of whom later died.
Watch the critically acclaimed drama based on the true story of the Chernobyl nuclear accident and its aftermath. Follow the heroes and villains who tried to contain the disaster and expose the truth.
Chernobyl was chosen as the site of Ukraine's first nuclear power plant in 1972, located 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of the city, which opened in 1977. Chernobyl was evacuated on 5 May 1986, nine days after a catastrophic nuclear disaster at the plant, which was the largest nuclear
Learn about the causes, consequences and international cooperation after the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear power plant accident in the Soviet Union. The IAEA provides information on environmental remediation, decommissioning, radiation protection and assessment of the affected areas.
Apr 26, 2021 · Learn about the worst nuclear accident in history and its impact on the people of Pripyat, Ukraine. Hear from Olena, who was 13 when the disaster happened and witnessed the explosion and evacuation.
Watch the Emmy-winning miniseries that reimagines the worst man-made accident in history, from the explosion to the cover-up. Explore the characters, episodes, podcast, behind the scenes and more on the official website.
