Live: Increased radiation levels reported at Chernobyl following Russian capture

Ukraine says it has recorded increased radiation levels from the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant, a day after the site was captured by Russian forces. Follow live.

Ukraine reports increased radiation levels detected from Chernobyl power plantincreased radiation levels from the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant

The former power plant was captured by Russian forces on Thursday after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office said.Experts at Ukraine's state nuclear agency said the change was due to the movement of heavy military equipment in the area lifting radioactive dust into the air.the radiation at the site did not pose any danger to the public"The readings reported by the regulator of up to 9.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said on Friday that the critical infrastructure of the plant has not been damaged and essential maintenance work was ongoing.

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