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Chernobyl disaster began with safety test 38 years ago

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What is the exact number of deaths attributable to the Chernobyl disaster?
What specific information did the KGB and Stasi have that was withheld from the public?
What is the current state of the Chernobyl site and its containment structure?
How did the Soviet Union manage to control the narrative for two days after the accident?
What long-term health effects are still being observed in the affected populations?
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