🤔 Chernobyl is the site of a major nuclear power plant accident that happened on April 26, 1986, in what is now Ukraine. At the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, a reactor exploded during a late-night safety test, releasing a large amount of radioactive material into the air. This accident is considered one of the worst nuclear disasters in history and affected not only the surrounding area but also many parts of Europe. The nearby city of Pripyat, which was home to thousands of workers and their