Chernobyl Residents and Horses Endure Russian Drone Attacks, Radiation
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Russian drones have struck the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, targeting settlers and horses, according to local reports. The attacks, which occurred in the area surrounding the abandoned nuclear plant, have left the residents and animals exposed to both the drones and lingering radiation.
The incidents were reported by residents of the zone, who said the drones were used to target livestock and people living in the area. The attacks have raised concerns about the safety of those who remain in the contaminated zone.
The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone has been under Russian control since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and the area remains heavily contaminated with radioactive material.
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