Ukraine nuclear agency reports higher Chernobyl radiation levels due to heavy military equipment
Experts at the agency did not provide exact radiation levels but said the change was due to the movement of heavy military equipment in the area lifting radioactive dust into the air.
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- Published Date: 12:18 | 25 February 2022
- Modified Date: 12:22 | 25 February 2022
Ukraine's nuclear agency said on Friday it was recording increased radiation levels from the site of the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Experts at the agency did not provide exact radiation levels but said the change was due to the movement of heavy military equipment in the area lifting radioactive dust into the air.
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