Russian forces capture Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine
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Various sources and Ukrainian officials have corroborated that Russian forces have taken control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
After national forces heavily defended the plant, Russian troops managed to take control despite Ukrainian’s best efforts. Ukranian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak stated that it is “impossible to say the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is safe after a totally pointless attack by the Russians,” going on to highlight that this is one of the most serious threats in Europe today.
Ukraine Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that the Chernobyl area near Kyiv is now under control of Russian troops.
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