Settlers and Horses Endure Russian Drone Attacks in Chernobyl
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Russian drones have struck the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, damaging livestock and contaminating the area, according to local reports. The attacks have hit farms near the former nuclear plant, where residents and their horses have survived the strikes.
Farmers in the zone say the drones caused significant damage to their animals and property, while the radioactive contamination remains a persistent threat. The incidents highlight the ongoing risks to civilians in the region.
The attacks are part of the broader conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with the Chernobyl area remaining a sensitive and hazardous zone due to past nuclear fallout.
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