Last night, Russia launched what appears to be a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Russian military also attempted to take over the Chernobyl exclusion zone.

Chernobyl is only 60 miles north of the Ukrainian capital of Kiev contains a critical path for Russian forces to enter the Ukrainian capital.

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Russian forces have allegedly taken hostages at Chernobyl after successfully taking over the site.

We are outraged by credible reports that Russian soldiers are currently holding the staff of the Chernobyl facilities hostage,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.

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“This unlawful and dangerous hostage-taking, which could upend the routine civil service efforts required to maintain and protect the nuclear waste facilities, is obviously incredibly alarming and deeply concerning. We condemn it and request their release,” she said.

Now, it has been reported that a Russian artillery shell hit a radioactive waste depository which has caused an increase in radioactivity.

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