"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The devastation caused by the 1986 Ukraine Nuclear disaster was wide-ranging and long-lasting. In the ...

On April 26, 1986, disaster struck near the Ukrainian-Belarusian border when a series of steam explosions led to the meltdown ...

The 1986 Chernobyl disaster released massive radiation and affected millions. Dozens died immediately, with thousands more linked to long-term effects. The area remains restricted as cleanup continues ...

Chernobyl’s nuclear plant still stands frozen in time 40 years later, preserving the scars of disaster while shaping the ...

GOMEL, 9 April (BelTA) – Belarus has managed not only to survive the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident but also to revive the affected lands, Vice Governor of Gomel Oblast Dmitry ...

In a powerful symbol of resilience, Ukraine is working to turn the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and the nearby city of Slavutych into international tourism and education centers. The goal is to preserve ...

Once classified files from East Germany reveal the extent of Soviet actions to hide the true extent of catastrophe.