Ukraine Marks The 32nd Anniversary Of The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

RFE: Ukraine, Belarus Mark 32nd Anniversary Of Chernobyl Disaster

Ukraine is marking the 32nd anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster on April 26 with a memorial service and a series of events in remembrance of the world's worst-ever civilian nuclear accident.

In neighboring Belarus, an opposition-organized event will also be held to commemorate the disaster.

In Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, hundreds of people marched at midnight to the Memorial Hill of Chernobyl Heroes where they laid flowers and lit candles. At 1 a.m. on April 26, an Orthodox service and a prayer to commemorate Chernobyl victims were performed at the site.

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WNU Editor: I was in China when this disaster broke out. I still shudder when I think about it. This is why I am skeptical when I hear advocates talk about nuclear energy as a clean solution to our current debate on finding alternative sources to carbon ....

because I know it is not.

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