It has been 35 years since the worst nuclear accident in history at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine in the former Soviet Union, 26 days ago.

At a memorial ceremony held locally, President Zelensky stated his determination to prevent recurrence, saying that he would not repeat the tragedy.

At the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, on April 26, 1986, an explosion occurred at Unit 4 during test operation, killing about 30 people including firefighters who were working to extinguish the fire, and many children. The health hazards have spread, including the development of thyroid cancer.



It has been 35 years since the accident occurred 26 days ago, and a memorial ceremony was held near the nuclear power plant.

In this, President Zelensky said, "Our challenge is to improve safety and not repeat the same tragedy," and expressed his determination to prevent recurrence.



Prior to this, at 1:24 am when the accident occurred, many people turned flowers to the monument and lit candles in the town, which was created for the people working at the nuclear power plant after the accident. I mourned the victims.



Unit 4, which caused the explosion, is covered with a huge shelter with the support of the international community including Japan, and measures are being taken to prevent the scattering of radioactive materials, but concrete measures for decommissioning are continuing. prospect is not still standing.