Ukraine Marks 40th Anniversary of Chernobyl as War Revives Nuclear Fears
L'Ukraine commémore le 40e anniversaire de la catastrophe de Tchernobyl
Summary
Ukraine commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster as the world fears that the ongoing Russian war could once again threaten the safety of the plant and surrounding region. The anniversary underscores how nuclear risk has returned to Ukrainian territory amid the conflict.
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