Ukraine regains full control of Chernobyl nuclear power plant

Ukraine's National Guard regained control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (CNPP) site and the facility's security from Russian troops that had been in control of the plant since February 24. The Chernobyl nuclear plant, some 110 km north of Kyiv, suffered the worst nuclear accident in human history on April 26, 1986.

The National Guard of Ukraine confirmed that its divisions have taken full control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (CNPP) and the facility's security. Credit: Reuters Photo

The safety of the site and its transport infrastructure will be checked by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, it added. Credit: AFP Photo

The Russian troops that had been in control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant since February 24 left the facility on March 31. Credit: Reuters Photo

The Chernobyl nuclear plant, some 110 km north of Kyiv, suffered the worst nuclear accident in human history on April 26, 1986. Credit: Reuters Photo

Ukrainian servicemen keep a strict vigil at the Chernobyl nuclear plant, in Ukraine. Credit: AP/PTI Photo

A dosimetrist measures the level of radiation near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Credit: Reuters Photo

Trenches dug by the Russian military are seen in an area with high levels of radiation near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Credit: Reuters Photo

Office building damaged and looted by Russian soldiers is seen near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Credit: Reuters Photo