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#video#Ukraine On April 26 1986, the world’s worst nuclear disaster unfolded at the Chernobyl power station. Reactor #4 went up in toxic flames, spewing radiation into the air for many kilometres. Despite the fallout danger, the evacuation didn’t begin until 36 hours after the accident. Thousands of people from the nearby town of Pripyat left their homes with less than four hours notice, leaving all their possessions behind. They were told they would be gone for a few days, but no one ever returned to Pripyat. As a result, the area will remain uninhabitable for thousands of years to come. On this day, 21 years ago, the Chernobyl complex was finally shut down, as workers switched off the last remaining reactor, #3. It operated for 14 years after the disaster. Watch our documentary, Pripyat Poste Restante, to find out more. Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary