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Chernobyl Residents and Horses Endure Russian Drone Attacks and Radiation

|Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, Russia|1 independent sources

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Russian drones have repeatedly struck the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, damaging livestock and contaminating the area.

The drones, reportedly launched from Russian territory, have hit the homes of settlers and injured horses in the zone, according to local reports. The attacks have also spread radioactive contamination, raising concerns among residents.

The incidents come as the zone marks the 40th anniversary of the nuclear disaster, underscoring the ongoing risks to the community and environment.

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