Chornobyl at 40: A landscape of tragedy, resilience, and Russian threats.
40 years after the Chornobyl disaster, the Exclusion Zone is still a dangerous place due to radioactive contamination. Now, Russian drones and missiles add another layer of threat. Amazingly, amidst the abandoned buildings, small communities of scientists, soldiers, and elderly settlers live there, and wildlife like rare Przewalski's horses are thriving. The story of scientist Tatyana Nikitina, who lost her husband to the disaster's aftermath and now works to monitor radiation, shows a deep, personal commitment to protecting the area. It's a stark reminder of the lasting human and environmental cost.
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