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Amid tension at border, Ukraine sends soldiers to defend Chernobyl

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Amid tension at border, Ukraine sends soldiers to defend Chernobyl

According to the New York Times, Ukraine has sent its military to guard against any incursion into the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone amid global concern over a possible Russian invasion. The site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster is a potential entry point for Russia, the report said.

The quarantine zone in northern Ukraine is on the shortest route from Russia to the capital Kiev. Meltdown of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in 1986.

The site has ghost towns and fallow land decades after the nuclear disaster. According to the New York Times, Ukrainian troops are carrying weapons and equipment to detect radiation in the area.

Lieutenant Colonel Yuri Shakhraichuk of the Ukrainian Border Guard told The New York Times: “It doesn’t matter if it’s contaminated or no one lives here.” He added, “This is our territory, our country, and we have to defend it. .”

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Soldiers were required to wear a device around their necks to check radiation levels. Soldiers will be fired if they linger in areas of high radiation.

Colonel Shakhraichuk told The New York Times that no troops have been exposed to high doses so far.

Colonel Shahlechuk further stated that the troops deployed in Chernobyl would not be able to repel the invasion and that they had been sent there to detect warning signs.

Given Russia’s aggressive tactics, the move to send troops to Chernobyl sparked an emotional response from those who fought to control the nuclear power plant fire in 1986.

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Among them was Ukrainian firefighter Ivan Kovalchuk. “How is this possible? We solved the accident together. They are doing this to us now and I feel sorry for the Ukrainian people,” he told The New York Times.

Some workers in Chernobyl still live in rotation to maintain safety equipment. One such worker told The New York Times, “We don’t know what will kill us in the first place, whether it’s a virus, radiation, or war.”

Meanwhile, Russia has insisted it has no intention of invading Ukraine and has accused the West of heightening tensions in the region. However, the Kremlin has reiterated its demands that NATO allies should withdraw their troops and weapons from locations near former Soviet republics, such as Ukraine.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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