International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day observed today
Summary
Today marks the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day, commemorating 40 years since the nuclear accident that exposed millions to radiation across Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia.
Key Points
- April 26 is observed as International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day, declared by the UN General Assembly in 2016.
- The day marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident.
- The accident exposed 8.4 million people in Belarus, Ukraine, and the Russian Federation to radiation.
- UN and affected governments have worked on rehabilitation, risk reduction, and healthcare since the accident.
