Chernobyl
The village of Ramsås near Härnösand was among Sweden's worst-hit areas by Chernobyl fallout in 1986. Residents like Arne Nyback and Birgitta Öman recall how daily life changed overnight with food restrictions and radiation fears. Forty years on, traces remain.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement no longer contains radioactive waste due to a February drone attack. The 2019 structure was severely damaged, losing its primary safety functions. Director General Rafael Grossi recommended a comprehensive renovation to prevent further degradation.