40 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster

Al Jazeera has secured rare access to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, site of the 1986 nuclear disaster, amid concerns over the reactor’s safety due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. This area remains critical as tensions escalate and the potential risks associated with the aging nuclear infrastructure increase. The situation highlights the enduring legacy of the disaster and the current geopolitical challenges affecting Ukraine.

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