The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is profoundly impacting the country's fragile ecosystems, from endangered wild horses in Chornobyl to bird nests constructed with drone cables.

Emergency responders have successfully contained all wildfire hotspots in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone that were sparked by the crash of Russian drone debris.

A daring operation was undertaken to contain a fire at the Chornobyl site, preventing a new disaster. This incident highlights a new danger on the front lines of the war in Ukraine.

Norway has allocated $10.6 million (over €9 million) to fund repairs for the protective sarcophagus at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. This significant contribution aims to ensure the continued safety and containment of the damaged reactor.

Recent Russian missile assaults on Kyiv killed two people, injured 90, and significantly damaged many of the capital’s museums and cultural sites, including the National Chornobyl Museum.

Russia has announced that radiation levels remain normal following recent fires in the vicinity of the Chornobyl exclusion zone.

The United States has committed financial aid to a G7 initiative aimed at repairing the confinement structure at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant.

Forty years ago, on April 27, 1986, a 10-car train from Riga embarked on a secret mission to Chornobyl, where its crew spent 105 days evacuating children affected by radiation, a journey for which no official documents can be found.

Forty years after the disaster, Chornobyl's exclusion zone is home to resilient settlers and wildlife, now also contending with the impact of Russian drones and ongoing contamination.

Forty years after the world's worst nuclear disaster, Chornobyl's exclusion zone presents a paradox where wildlife thrives despite serious contamination, reflecting nature's resilience amidst a global shift towards nuclear energy.

A Chornobyl first responder highlights the grim reality that very few of those who initially responded to the disaster have survived 40 years later, underscoring the long-term health consequences.

A woman born in Belarus after the Chornobyl nuclear accident and raised in an orphanage has shared her story, stating that the generosity of Irish people was instrumental in saving her life.

France has announced that the G7 nations will convene to discuss necessary repair works for the Chornobyl nuclear plant, addressing ongoing safety and maintenance concerns.

The government has allocated more than UAH 1.6 billion (about US$37 million) in budget funds for works to enhance the safety of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant's shelter.

A forest fire has once again erupted in the Chornobyl exclusion zone, raising concerns about environmental impact and potential radiation spread. Authorities are working to contain the blaze.

Emergency crews have successfully extinguished two wildfire hotspots in Ukraine's Chornobyl Exclusion Zone that were ignited by the crash of Russian drones. Firefighting operations are ongoing at a third site.

Residents around Lukianivska Square in Kyiv, described as the city's most bombed neighborhood, report worsening conditions after repeated Russian attacks, including a fire that engulfed a McDonald's.

Forty-seven countries and the European Union, at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting, have condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine’s Centralized Spent Fuel Storage Facility near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

We meet Mykhailo Shatskyi, 86, in his hospital room in the haematology ward. Initially reluctant to speak, he softens when his favourite doctor asks him to give an interview.

Firefighters are battling a forest fire in the Chornobyl exclusion zone that erupted following a Russian drone strike, with efforts ongoing for over a day.

The U.S. Department of State intends to provide up to $100 million in foreign assistance towards a G7 initiative aimed at repairing the Chornobyl Nuclear Plant.

An inside look at Chornobyl, 40 years after the nuclear disaster, where radiation, abandoned cities, and the impact of war now converge.

An article reflects on the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster four decades later, focusing on the protective sarcophagus and the long-term consequences of the catastrophe.

EU commissioners in Ukraine to make Chornobyl safe, again  The Kyiv Independent

Reuters has released a collection of rare photographs documenting the aftermath and impact of the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster.

Forty years after the nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is now experiencing the impact of war.

A first responder to the Chornobyl disaster shares their perspective, noting that few of those involved in the initial response have survived 40 years later.

A woman born in Belarus after the Chornobyl nuclear accident and raised in an orphanage has shared her story, stating that the generosity of Irish people was instrumental in saving her life.

The 2000-kilogram 'Elephant's Foot' at Chernobyl, a highly radioactive mass formed after the 1986 disaster, continues to pose an extreme danger and cannot be destroyed.

A massive fire that had been burning for two weeks in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, consuming forest litter and fallen trees, has been successfully extinguished by rescue workers.

The article details the involvement of Rosatom employees who allegedly assisted in the occupation of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

Firefighting efforts are ongoing in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone after a blaze caused by the downing of Russian drones on May 14, affecting over 412 hectares.

New fires broke out in difficult-to-access areas of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone on May 14, reportedly as a result of downed Russian drones.

Kyiv announced that the United States will provide $100 million to repair the damaged nuclear shelter at Chornobyl power plant.

Ukraine has signed a €30 million agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to establish a special fund for the restoration of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant's safety confinement structure. This deal aims to begin the crucial work of restoring the plant's safety shield.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Kyiv during the Chornobyl anniversary to discuss security issues in the region.

Forty years after the disaster, the Chornobyl nuclear site continues to be at risk due to Russia's war, with workers warning about safety concerns following incidents like a drone attack in February 2025.

One employee of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and five National Guard servicemen who were guarding the site are still being held in Russian captivity, according to the plant chief.

Irish activist Adi Roche emphasized the lasting impact of the Chernobyl disaster, stating "Chornobyl is forever," as she spoke about Ireland's significant generosity in humanitarian aid ahead of the 40th anniversary of the nuclear accident.

A Chornobyl first responder has stated that few of those involved in the initial response to the disaster have survived 40 years later.

A large-scale multimedia exhibition titled 'The Chornobyl Catastrophe: 40 Years Ago and Still Very Relevant' has opened in Potsdam, Germany, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the disaster.

A historical account details the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, describing how a nuclear test resulted in a global catastrophe.

The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over 1.6 billion hryvnia from the state budget to repair and protect the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant containment, which was damaged by a Russian drone attack.