Chernobyl radiation levels rise after Russia takes nuclear power plant

Russian forces seized control of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site on Thursday. Russia previously denied radiation levels were rising.

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InsiderLean Left· Feb 25, 2022

Ukraine says radiation levels around Chernobyl are increasing after Russia captured it

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NBC New YorkLean Left· Feb 25, 2022

Chernobyl-Area Radiation Levels Rising, Ukrainian Officials Say

NewsweekCenter· Feb 25, 2022

Chernobyl radiation levels rise after Russia takes nuclear power plant

ZME ScienceCenter· Feb 25, 2022

Russian military seizes control of Chernobyl. Radiation levels higher than normal. Should we worry?

Science AlertCenter· Feb 25, 2022

Chernobyl's Radiation Spiked 20 Times Above Usual Levels as Russian Forces Arrive

France 24Center· Feb 25, 2022

Ukraine sees radiation spike in Chernobyl after Russia attack

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The Washington Free BeaconRight· Feb 25, 2022

Following Invasion, Ukraine Says Chernobyl Radiation Has 'Exceeded' Normal Levels

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The Times of IsraelLean Left· Feb 25, 2022

Chernobyl radiation rise detected as Russia military kicks up dust, says nuke agency

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