Coverage dated February 24, 2022

Chernobyl radiation levels rise after Russia takes nuclear power plant

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Ukraine's nuclear agency said that the rise was "insignificant" and caused by dust coming from Russia moving in its military artillery.

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  1. Newsweek

    Chernobyl radiation levels rise after Russia takes nuclear power plant (opens Newsweek)

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    Ukraine's nuclear agency said that the rise was "insignificant" and caused by dust coming from Russia moving in its military artillery.

  2. NBC New York

    Chernobyl-Area Radiation Levels Rising, Ukrainian Officials Say (opens NBC New York)

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    Radiation levels are rising in the area of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine, hours after Russian forces seized it during their invasion of the country, Ukrainian officials say – though not yet to concerning levels.

  3. Insider

    Ukraine says radiation levels around Chernobyl are increasing after Russia captured it (opens Insider)

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

  4. Science Alert

    Chernobyl's Radiation Spiked 20 Times Above Usual Levels as Russian Forces Arrive (opens Science Alert)

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    The Chernobyl nuclear power plant and its surrounding area are showing increased radiation levels after heavy fighting between Ukrainian and Russian troops in the region, Ukrainian officials said Friday (Feb. 25)

  5. The Washington Free Beacon

    Following Invasion, Ukraine Says Chernobyl Radiation Has 'Exceeded' Normal Levels (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    Ukraine on Friday said radiation at the abandoned Chernobyl nuclear power plant has "exceeded" normal levels, the day after Russia invaded the nation and seized the plant, according to the Washington Post.

  6. Forbes

    Chernobyl Radiation Levels Rose After Russia’s Seizure, Ukraine Says (opens Forbes)

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    Military movements across the zone led to an increase in radiation levels, officials said Friday.

  7. France 24

    Ukraine sees radiation spike in Chernobyl after Russia attack (opens France 24)

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    Ukrainian authorities said Friday that radiation levels had increased in the Chernobyl exclusion zone and warned the seizure of the nuclear plant by invading Russian troops could have "terrible conse…

  8. The Times of Israel

    Chernobyl radiation rise detected as Russia military kicks up dust, says nuke agency (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Ukraine's State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate says higher than usual gamma radiation levels caused by heavy military equipment disturbing topsoil at decommissioned nuclear plant

  9. ZME Science

    Russian military seizes control of Chernobyl. Radiation levels higher than normal. Should we worry? (opens ZME Science)

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    A worst case scenario is unlikely, but fears remain about potential Chernobyl leaks.

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