Kramatorsk nuclear poisoning incident, Nuclear incident in Ukraine
The Kramatorsk nuclear poisoning incident was a serious case of radioactive contamination.
In 1989, a small capsule containing highly radioactive Caesium-137 was found inside the concrete wall of an apartment building.
The incident revealed the hidden dangers of nuclear energy and its potential impact on civilians.
The affected area was not evacuated and residents were not relocated despite radiation exposure.
This accident is one of the few known cases of radiological contamination in a residential area.
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