Takeover and Damage of the Nuclear Power Facilities in Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities addressed UN Secretary-General António Guterres, OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid, asking to do everything possible to prevent a global nuclear disaster. It is estimated that Russia and other neighboring countries will suffer as much as Ukraine in the case of a nuclear accident. The Russian military created many risks (also nuclear) for the whole country and Europe.
Sign the Open Letter. Stand with Ukraine. Address the Environmental Dimensions of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Are you concerned about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? Would you like to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine? Please add your voice to the following Open Letter on the Environmental Dimensions of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. Please share and ask your friends and colleagues to sign as well. The link to sign up…
The Recent Nuclear Risks Due to War in Ukraine
The mass bombing of Kyiv with all types of anti-aircraft and missile weapons available to the Russian Federation affected nuclear safety and security in Ukraine. According to the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine, Russian shells hit the radioactive waste disposal site of the “Radon” branch in Kyiv. The personnel of the enterprise is in…
On the Safety and Security of Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plants
The International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Statement on the Situation in Ukraine says: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is following the situation in Ukraine with grave concern and is appealing for maximum restraint to avoid any action that may put the country’s nuclear facilities at risk, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today.…
Chernobyl Nuclear Alert: One of the Most Serious Threats in Europe Today
State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the loss of control over nuclear and radiation facilities in the Chernobyl NPP exclusion zone as a result of a military attack. The station staff is held hostage, according to Alena Sevcova. The military unit #3041 has been disarmed, reports Interfax.…
Ukraine is not only Chernobyl
Ukrainian perception has been shaped by many complex events (also as the Chernobyl nuclear disaster). However, Ukraine is not only Chernobyl. Why does Ukraine matter? Timothy Gill, former U.S. Government Intelligence Officer, offers a little info on the natural resources, economy, geographic location and size of why it’s important to Europe and the global supply…
Ukraine Crisis: Nuclear Risks are Growing for People and the Environment in Europe
Ukraine is keenly awaiting a pullback of Russian troops from the country’s borders.
De-escalation of the crisis around Ukraine is needed to avoid nuclear war
The Russian military escalation along the Ukrainian borders grows. A presence of more than 100,000 Russian troops (see the map) may materialize as a new war. The Russian leadership has denied that their troops are planning to invade Ukraine, but many Western analysts are fearful that Russians are preparing to do so. World leaders cannot…
The Escalating Tensions Over Ukraine in the Shadow of Chernobyl
Ukrainian National Guard, special forces and police were recently conducting combat training at the deserted town of Pripyat in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
Chornobyl 35: International Forum with Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies
International Forum with a series of interactive exhibitions with Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technologies used the Chornobyl App in 11 participating countries in October 2021. The program of this forum included the following topics: The role of culture, art and new technologies in covering historical events. Moderator: Svitlana Korshunova Unique opportunities of the Exclusion…