A group of Ukrainian liquidators, many now in their 60s and 70s, revisited Chernobyl on April 21, 2026, reflecting on their roles in the 1986 nuclear cleanup.
The visit included tributes to fallen comrades, personal recollections of hazardous work, and discussions of ongoing health struggles attributed to radiation exposure during the cleanup.
The liquidators highlighted the enduring significance of their sacrifice for Ukraine, the lasting trauma of the disaster, and drew parallels between Chernobyl and current national challenges, including the Russian invasion.
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