A man looks at a memorial dedicated to firefighters and workers who died after the 1986 Chornobyl (Chernobyl) nuclear disaster, ahead of its 40th anniversary in Slavutych, Ukraine, οn April 25, 2026. Chornobyl is the Ukrainian name for the city. Dan Bashakov/AP PhotoKYIV, Ukraine—Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people, authorities said, as the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by attacks near the plant during Russia’s more than four-year invasion of its neighbor.The death toll from Russian drone and missile strikes on the city of Dnipro rose to nine, regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said Sunday.
At Least 16 Dead in Strikes as Chernobyl Anniversary Highlights Nuclear Risks of Russia-Ukraine War
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