Russia's Defense Ministry claims US-funded biolabs in Ukraine studied pathogens of plague, anthrax, tularemia, Marburg fever, and Ebola. Lieutenant General Alexey Rtishchev stated that American intelligence materials confirmed US budget funding and top-secret research coordinated by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost off-site power after its 330 kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 line was disconnected. Backup diesel generators were activated normally, with no security disruptions reported. Radiation levels remain normal.
The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, devoid of human activity since 1986, has become a unique ecosystem where wildlife, including grey wolves, thrives despite lingering radiation. Studies reveal genetic shifts in animals, suggesting natural selection under environmental stress, though impacts vary across species.
A Florida man, Marco Antonio Benitez Jr., was arrested after a stolen radiological device was found at his home in Bradenton. The device, a moisture density gauge containing Cesium-137, was located using a Facebook Marketplace listing. Authorities warned of health risks from radiation exposure.
India is developing the Rudram series of anti-radiation missiles, designed to destroy enemy radar systems. Rudram-II, an air-to-surface variant, was recently tested by DRDO and the Indian Air Force.
Russia's Alexey Likhachev warned of a potential catastrophic radiation leak at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant due to heavy shelling, citing a Ukrainian drone attack on Unit 6. He noted the plant's fissile material exceeds Chernobyl's and warned Ukraine and neighboring Western countries would be most affected.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, has started preventative radiation therapy for a skin lesion removed in April. He will continue his daily activities while undergoing treatment. Meanwhile, protests escalate in Bolivia demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation due to economic crisis, and Venezuela announces the release of over 500 political prisoners.
A Chinese research team has successfully developed and deployed space-grade radiation-resistant erbium-doped optical fiber, achieving a stable year of operation in orbit. This breakthrough reduces reliance on imports and supports China's satellite internet and deep space exploration missions.
The UAE blamed Iran or a proxy for a drone attack near the Barakah nuclear plant, calling it a "dangerous escalation." The incident occurred during a tense period in the Iran war, with peace talks stalled and former US President Trump expressing impatience.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it intercepted two drones and a third hit a generator near the Barakah nuclear power plant. The ministry stated the drones originated from the "western border" but did not assign blame. The incident is described as a "dangerous escalation" amid ongoing regional conflict.
A drone strike caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the UAE on Sunday. Authorities reported no injuries or radiation leaks, stating operations were unaffected. The incident raises concerns amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US.
A drone strike caused a fire on the perimeter of the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant on Sunday, affecting an electrical generator. No radiation leak or injuries were reported, and the plant continued operating normally. The IAEA expressed grave concern, calling military activity near nuclear facilities unacceptable.
According to the statement, Russia’s consumer health regulator is conducting enhanced radiation monitoring
The radiation situation in Ukraine, including in the north of the Kiev Region, remains stable, the State Emergency Service said
The estimated fire area exceeds 1,100 hectares
Rodion Miroshnik pointed out that IAEA experts stationed at the plant are fully aware of these developments, noting that "they have been repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian militants"
The Ukrainian military carried out a drone attack on the external radiation control laboratory at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), according to the facility's statement. The laboratory monitors radiation levels and weather parameters around the site. No casualties or critical damage were reported. The IAEA has been informed of the incident.
Le BJP de Narendra Modi espère remporter les élections régionales en Inde, mais les radiations massives des listes électorales suscitent une vive controverse. Les dirigeants de l'opposition et d'ancients responsables mettent en garde contre une fragilisation de l'équité démocratique et un possible truquage du scrutin, faisant de cette affaire un enjeu majeur de la campagne électorale.
Ukrainians commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant explosion in Slavutych, the city built to house those displaced by the 1986 disaster. Participants dressed in white hazmat suits placed candles and flowers at a memorial to victims. Local blogger Olga Shevchenko emphasized that the current war should not diminish the significance of remembering the worst nuclear disaster in civilian history.
A major international study published in Science found that children conceived after the Chernobyl disaster show no additional DNA damage linked to their parents' radiation exposure. Researchers from the US National Cancer Institute analyzed DNA from families where parents helped with cleanup or lived near the exclusion zone, comparing de novo mutations across generations. The study of people born from 1987-2002 found no link between parental radiation exposure and mutations in offspring, challenging concerns about hereditary genetic effects from nuclear accidents.
Ukraine commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster as President Zelenskyy condemns Russian drone flights over the site as 'nuclear terrorism.' Meanwhile, Russian strikes continue across Ukraine, resulting in further casualties.
People streamed into the central square of Slavutych in the early hours of Sunday, placing candles on a large radiation hazard symbol laid out on the ground as a midnight commemoration began for those killed in the Chernobyl disaster 40 years ago and the thousands who risked deadly radiation exposure to contain its aftermath. Residents show up for the vigil each year despite wartime curfews and official warnings against large gatherings during Russia’s war on Ukraine. The April 26, 1986 disaster...
Since 2004, the CIS member states have observed April 26 as International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Radiation Accidents and Disasters
The corvette Soobrazitelny of the Russian Baltic Fleet has carried out a gun exercise at the fleet's sea range in the Baltic Sea, firing a 30-mm AK-630 artillery mount at a dummy floating mine. The exercise included scenarios for radiation, chemical, and biological hazards, water ingress, and fire alerts. The crew also practiced air defense missions, performed electronic jamming exercises, and conducted counter-sabotage operations.
