Ukraine has marked the 40th anniversary of the catastrophic Chernobyl disaster, which occurred in 1986, by welcoming back former clean-up workers.
These individuals, referred to as liquidators, played a crucial role in the aftermath of the nuclear accident, working under challenging conditions to mitigate the disaster's impact.
The return of these survivors serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing legacy of Chernobyl and the sacrifices made by those who responded to the crisis.
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Update at 08:53 UTC on 2026-04-26
Nuclear Energy reported Chernobyl’s surviving ‘liquidators’ return 40 years after nuclear disaster Al Jazeera.
Sources: Nuclear Energy