Officials Say Russian Forces, Have Withdrawn From , Chernobyl Plant.
According to the Ukrainian state nuclear company, all Russian forces have withdrawn from the Chernobyl nuclear power station.
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Reuters reports that the nuclear company made the announcement on March 31.
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According to the company, all occupying forces have now left the territory of the defunct nuclear plant.
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According to the company, all occupying forces have now left the territory of the defunct nuclear plant.
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Reuters reports that no immediate comment was made by Russian authorities regarding the reported withdrawal.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that it is preparing to send a team to investigate the radioactive facilities at Chernobyl in the northern territory of Ukraine.
Reuters reports that Russian forces captured Chernobyl soon after the invasion began on February 24.
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According to Reuters, the plant's Ukrainian staff continued to oversee the storage of spent nuclear fuel throughout the occupation.
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According to Reuters, the plant's Ukrainian staff continued to oversee the storage of spent nuclear fuel throughout the occupation.
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In 1986, Chernobyl was the site of the world's worst nuclear accident.
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Russian forces have also reportedly retreated from the nearby town of Slavutych, where many workers at Chernobyl have their homes.
Russian forces have also reportedly retreated from the nearby town of Slavutych, where many workers at Chernobyl have their homes.
According to the power company, Russia also formally agreed to return the responsibility of protecting Chernobyl to Ukraine.
According to the power company, Russia also formally agreed to return the responsibility of protecting Chernobyl to Ukraine
