Russian Forces Capture Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Says Ukrainian PM
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(Worthy News) – The Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the exclusion zone around it has been captured by Russian forces, Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on February 24.
“Unfortunately, I have to say that, as of now, the Chernobyl zone, the so-called exclusion zone, and all Chernobyl facilities have been taken under control by Russian armed groups,” Shmygal told a news briefing after an extraordinary cabinet meeting in Kyiv.
“According to the leadership of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, there are no victims at the moment,” he said, adding that further information will be released after clarification. [ Source: Radio Free Europe (Read More…) ]
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