Pripyat, once a thriving industrial city with around 50,000 residents, was evacuated on April 27, 1986, following the catastrophic explosion at the nearby Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. This serene but eerie ghost town, located in Ukraine's Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, has remained abandoned since the disaster, offering a haunting glimpse into a past community. Business Insider's recent visit reveals the challenges of entering this restricted area, amid reminders of ongoing conflict as Ukraine continues to maintain control over the region after recent military occupations.
Pripyat became a ghost town after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, where nearly 50,000 people lived until the meltdown forced an immediate evacuation.
The silence in Pripyat is unsettling yet peaceful, with its abandoned streets and buildings telling the haunting story of a vibrant community lost.
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