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Ukraine says Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident
Ukraine's prosecutor says Russia has repeatedly sent drones and missiles on flight paths near the Chornobyl nuclear plant during attacks on Ukraine, heightening the risk of a major accident. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko detailed the previously unreported activity in written remarks as Ukraine prepares to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1986 disaster.
Why It Matters
The reported flight paths near a disused nuclear site raise concerns about nuclear safety and regional security amid ongoing hostilities.
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Ukraine to mark the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster
April 22, 2026
As Ukraine prepares to mark on Sunday, April 26, 2026, the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, authorities note the heightened risk from Russian missiles and drones near Ukrainian nuclear sites.
Kravchenko: Russia has flown drones and missiles on flight paths near Chornobyl during attacks
April 22, 2026
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko told Reuters that Russia has repeatedly launched drones and missiles on a flight path near the disused Chornobyl nuclear plant during attacks on Ukraine, elevating the risk of a major accident. He described the activity as previously unreported and said it was detailed in written remarks.