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Ukrainian Minister Warns of Nuclear Disaster Threat

4/27/2025

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Ukrainian Energy Minister Galushchenko sounded the alarm over Russian strikes on Ukraine's nuclear plants, likening the threat to a potential Fukushima-like disaster. In response, he engaged with the IAEA and launched training exercises to brace for possible radiation leaks. With four nuclear facilities at risk, the urgency for safety measures has never been greater.

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Ukrainian Energy Minister Galushchenko sounded the alarm over Russian strikes on Ukraine's nuclear plants, likening the threat to a potential Fukushima-like disaster. In response, he engaged with the IAEA and launched training exercises to brace for possible radiation leaks. With four nuclear facilities at risk, the urgency for safety measures has never been greater.