Ukraine regains full control of Chernobyl nuclear power plantUkraine's National Guard regained control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (CNPP) site and the facility's security from Russian troops that had been in control of the plant since February 24. The Chernobyl nuclear plant, some 110 km north of Kyiv, suffered the worst nuclear accident in human history on April 26, 1986.
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Ukraine regains full control of Chernobyl nuclear power plant
The National Guard of Ukraine confirmed that its divisions have taken full control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (CNPP) and the facility's security. Credit: Reuters Photo
The safety of the site and its transport infrastructure will be checked by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, it added. Credit: AFP Photo
The Russian troops that had been in control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant since February 24 left the facility on March 31. Credit: Reuters Photo
The Chernobyl nuclear plant, some 110 km north of Kyiv, suffered the worst nuclear accident in human history on April 26, 1986. Credit: Reuters Photo
Ukrainian servicemen keep a strict vigil at the Chernobyl nuclear plant, in Ukraine. Credit: AP/PTI Photo
A dosimetrist measures the level of radiation near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Credit: Reuters Photo
Trenches dug by the Russian military are seen in an area with high levels of radiation near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Credit: Reuters Photo
Office building damaged and looted by Russian soldiers is seen near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Credit: Reuters Photo