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Western Journalists Detained Documenting 26 New Chernobyl Graves in Moscow

4/26/2026

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Western journalists were briefly detained while documenting new Chernobyl graves at Moscow’s Mitinskoye Cemetery.
Soviet officials confirmed 26 deaths and prepared 23 fresh graves at the cemetery.
Six firefighters named by Soviet press are buried there, each headstone showing a gold star and rank.
Dr. Robert Gale warned that more deaths may occur among the 55-60 patients still in serious condition.

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Western journalists were briefly detained while documenting new Chernobyl graves at Moscow’s Mitinskoye Cemetery.
Soviet officials confirmed 26 deaths and prepared 23 fresh graves at the cemetery.
Six firefighters named by Soviet press are buried there, each headstone showing a gold star and rank.
Dr. Robert Gale warned that more deaths may occur among the 55-60 patients still in serious condition.