Strikes in Ukraine and Russia Result in 16 Deaths Amid Chernobyl Anniversary
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, strikes across Ukraine, Russia, and Russian-occupied territories have resulted in at least 16 fatalities. The attacks have raised concerns about the risks posed by military actions near the Chernobyl plant. In Dnipro, Ukraine, Russian drone and missile strikes have killed nine people, according to regional head Oleksandr Hanzha. Additionally, a Ukrainian drone strike in Sevastopol, Crimea, resulted in one death, as reported by Moscow-installed authorities. The conflict has also seen Ukrainian forces targeting an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, causing fires at the facility. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of the potential for a man-made disaster due to these attacks, emphasizing the need for international intervention to prevent further nuclear risks.