Two Chernobyl plant workers died due to the explosion on the night of the accident, and a further 28 people died within a few weeks as a result of acute radiation syndrome.The resulting steam explosion and fires released at least 5% of the radioactive reactor core into the environment, with the deposition of radioactive materials in many parts of Europe.The Chernobyl accident in 1986 was the result of a flawed reactor design that was operated with inadequately trained personnel.For further information see page on Russia-Ukraine War and Nuclear Energy. In February 2022, Russia launched a military offensive against Ukraine.
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