Chernobyl is the site of a 1986 nuclear reactor accident that

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The Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident occurred on April 26, 1986, near Kiev, Ukraine. The accident occurred when the graphite (carbon) core caught fire, causing a massive explosion and releasing radioactive materials into the environment. The accident led to the deaths of 31 people, including two workers killed in the explosion, and 4,300 deaths attributable to the exposure to radiation. Therefore, option D is correct as all three statements are true.

Chernobyl Is the Site of a 1986 Nuclear Reactor Accident