The first authentic video to be taken of the reactor at 4pm, 14 hours after the explosion. The video was taken from the first helicopter to fly over the disaster zone to evaluate radiation levels. The view is foggy due to radiation, which also explains why the shot was not taken too close to the window. Later, radiation experts learnt that at 200 meters above the reactor, levels reached 1500 rems, while their counters could not exceed 500 rems. Video footage: Igor Kostin READ MORE 👉 How to visi

After the Chernobyl reactor explosion on April 26, 1986, a radioactive cloud containing iodine-131, cesium-137, and other isotopes was released into the atmosphere. Winds carried the cloud northwest over Belarus and across much of Europe, including Sweden, Poland, Germany, and even parts of the UK. Rainfall caused uneven fallout, creating localized contamination zones. The most severe effects were near the Chernobyl site, but the widespread movement of the cloud raised global concern and prompte

The Chernobyl reactor explosion stands as one of the most chilling reminders of how a single mistake can change the world forever. When Reactor No. 4 blew up in 1986, it released an enormous amount of radiation into the air, turning an entire city into a ghost town within hours. The silence of Pripyat today, the abandoned homes, schools, and ferris wheel, all tell the story of a moment that reshaped nuclear safety forever. The tragedy showed how powerful—and dangerous—nuclear energy can be when