MYSTERIOUS: 18 - What They Never Told You

Russian troops may have captured Chernobyl as ‘it was just in the way’

Ukrainian officials have reportedly said they have lost control of the Chernobyl facility, the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, after forces waged a fierce battle with Russian troops

Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022

Why did Russia seize the disused Chernobyl nuclear power plant?

Ukraine's government, anonymous Russian military sources and experts have all posited different explanations as to why Russia captured the infamous Chernobyl nuclear power plant as part of Moscow's invasion of its neighbour.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2022

Chernobyl staff 'taken hostage' by Russia forces according to 'credible reports'

US 'has no assessment on the state of the plant where radioactivity is still leaking decades after the worst nuclear disaster in history'

Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022

Moment Russian tanks roll into Chernobyl after battle to seize power plant

Russian forces have taken control of the former nuclear power plant Chernobyl, after ground troops, aided by powerful tanks, defeated Ukrainian forces in a battle

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Chernobyl nuclear plant targeted as Russia invades Ukraine

Major gun battle breaks out between Russian and Ukrainian forces at stricken radioactive site with its status unclear.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2022

Chernobyl no-go zone targeted as Russia invades Ukraine

It was among the most worrying developments on an already shocking day, as Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine loses control of Chernobyl as officials warn they 'can't be sure' if nuclear plant site is safe

The highly radioactive sight has now been confirmed to be under Russian control

Manchester Evening News · Feb 24, 2022

Russian troops seize Chernobyl as staff taken hostage at nuclear site

'It is impossible to say that the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is safe'

Wales Online · Feb 24, 2022

White House ‘outraged by credible reports’ Russian forces have taken hostages inside Chernobyl power plant

Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale assault against Ukraine earlier on Thursday

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Chernobyl power plant captured by Russian forces - Ukrainian official

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been captured by Russian forces, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office, Mykhailo Podolyak, said on Thursday.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022