"A convoy of 80 soldiers entered the Chernobyl exclusion zone, arriving with random gunfire, which later inspired graffiti questioning why others lived better than them."
"Sergei Kirikiev, who heads the Ecocentre, reflects on the isolation of the Chernobyl exclusion zone, a world abandoned after the 1986 disaster, where only maintenance workers are allowed."
"Kiriev expressed disbelief at the invasion, questioning how Russia could enter a restricted area known for its radiation, highlighting the surreal nature of the conflict."
On April 26, 1986, Alexander Zelentsov received a warning about a fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant before his shift. On February 24, 2022, Sergei Kirikiev was informed of Russian troops crossing the border into Ukraine. The Chernobyl exclusion zone, evacuated after the 1986 disaster, remains isolated, with only maintenance workers allowed entry. Kirikiev leads the Ecocentre, monitoring radiation. The area symbolizes abandonment and community among workers, who were shocked by the invasion through a radioactive zone, questioning how such an event could occur.
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