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On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl disaster unfolded, releasing massive radiation across Europe. Iryna Stetsenko and Serhiy Lobanov, a young couple in Pripyat, experienced the initial explosion and subsequent evacuation. Despite the grim circumstances, they persevered, raising a family in Berlin after fleeing conflict. The disasters long-term impact remains a subject of debate, with official death tolls ranging from 31 to tens of thousands, and health issues persisting among survivors. The site is now a warzone, with Russian forces occupying it and a drone strike damaging the containment structure.

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