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The nuclear town under Russian occupation

The nuclear town under Russian occupation

Update: 2025-08-30
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Once a bustling hub of atomic energy, the Ukrainian city of Enerhodar is now a ghost town under Russian control. Investigative reporter Mari Saito and host Jonah Green reveal what daily life is like for those living near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. In schools, supermarkets - and even inside residents’ homes - occupation by Russian forces is taking its toll.




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The nuclear town under Russian occupation

The nuclear town under Russian occupation

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