After the catastrophic accident in the nearby nuclear reactor, the city of Pripyat had to be completely evacuated.
The Bigger Picture
Some 50,000 people left their homes forever.
What We Know So Far
- DW visited the town with a former resident 40 years later.
What Comes Next
Ongoing coverage will track developments as new information becomes available from official and independent sources.
Background Context
After the catastrophic accident in the nearby nuclear reactor, the city of Pripyat had to be completely evacuated. Some 50,000 people left their homes forever. DW visited the town with a former resident 40 years later.
Source: Deutsche Welle: DW.com – Top Stories – Original Link
Source: Deutsche Welle: DW.com – Top Stories
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