The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was a Soviet nuclear power station located near the city of Pripyat in Ukraine. It became infamous for the catastrophic accident that occurred on April 26, 1986, when reactor number four exploded, releasing large quantities of radioactive particles into the atmosphere. The disaster led to the evacuation of over 100,000 people and has had lasting effects on the environment and public health. The site remains highly radioactive, and a large exclusion zone surrounds it, serving as a reminder of the dangers associated with nuclear energy and the importance of safety measures in power generation.