Cleanup work was pointless. Chernobyl: 40 Years On
Forty years ago, the Chernobyl disaster happened in Ukraine. Thousands of Estonians were sent to help clean up. One person says the cleanup was not useful.
The Chernobyl disaster occurred on April 26th, 1986. A reactor exploded at the power plant. The Soviet Union sent Estonians to the site to remove radioactive materials. A member of the Estonian Chernobyl Association believes the cleanup efforts were ineffective. Journalists are currently reporting on the ongoing effects of the disaster and remembering the event.
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Highlights
Chernobyl Cleanup Was Useless
A man who worked in the Chernobyl area said the cleanup was pointless.
Worst Nuclear Disaster
The Chernobyl explosion was the worst nuclear catastrophe.
Disaster Occurred in Ukraine
The Chernobyl disaster happened in Soviet Ukraine.
Estonians Cleaned Up the Area
Thousands of Estonians were sent to clean the area.
Ongoing Effects Documented
Journalists are reporting and documenting the effects of the disaster.