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Black fungus living at Chernobyl has evolved to "eat" radiation • Dec. 19, 2025, 10:33 PM ET (Earth.com)
Inspectors warn of critical damage to Chernobyl containment structure after alleged drone attack • Dec. 8, 2025, 11:50 PM ET (TechSpot)
Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says • Dec. 7, 2025, 10:40 PM ET (BBC)
Chernobyl Drone Strike Breaks Radiation Shield at Nuclear Disaster Site • Dec. 7, 2025, 5:34 AM ET (Newsweek)
Chernobyl radiation shield is in trouble after strike, UN agency says • Dec. 6, 2025, 9:42 AM ET (USA Today)

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Also Known As Chornobyl accident
Date April 26, 1986 - May 4, 1986
Location Ukraine

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