UPDATE 2 – February 25

Russian paratroopers take control of Chernobyl nuclear power plant, MoD Says

“Yesterday, on 24 February, units of the Russian Airborne Forces took full control of the territory in the area of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant”, spokesman for the Russian military Major General Igor Konashenkov said. “An agreement was reached with the servicemen of a separate battalion protecting the nuclear power plant of Ukraine on joint security of the power units and the sarcophagus of the Chernobyl NPP”.

UPDATE 1:

An adviser to Ukrainian President President Zelenskyy confirms Russia has taken control of the site of the infamous nuclear reactor in Chernobyl.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy released a statement on Thursday calling the attempt by Russian forces to take control of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant a “declaration of war against Europe.”

“Russian occupation forces are trying to size the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant,” he said. “Our defenders are giving their lives so that the tragedy of 1986 will not be repeated.”

Zelenskyy has reported Russia’s intent to seize Chernobyl to the Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson.

Source: Arutz Sheva