Chernobyl Reactor

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Tschernobyl Reaktor

The Chernobyl Reactor, located in northern Ukraine near the town of Pripyat, is a site of historical and scientific significance. It became infamous after the 1986 nuclear disaster when Reactor No. 4 exploded. The plant contains several reactors and related structures.

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The Chernobyl Reactor was part of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant complex, which began operations in 1977. Following the 1986 accident, a concrete sarcophagus was constructed to contain radioactive materials, later replaced by the New Safe Confinement in 2016. The site is accessible through organized tours, which offer insights into its history and the disaster's impact.