Chernobyl

Chernobyl was the site of a catastrophic nuclear disaster that occurred on April 26, 1986, in Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union. During a safety test, a reactor failed, leading to explosions and the release of large amounts of radioactive materials into the atmosphere. This resulted in widespread contamination, forced evacuations, and long-term health impacts on thousands of people. The disaster highlighted vulnerabilities in nuclear safety and prompted changes in both national and global nuclear policies. Today, Chernobyl remains a symbol of the potential dangers of nuclear energy and its environmental consequences.