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Slavutych, Chernobyl refugee town, becomes haven for Ukrainians fleeing war

Originally built as a Soviet-era settlement for Chernobyl evacuees, Slavutych is again offering shelter — this time to people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Published Apr 26, 2026, 5:13 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Slavutych was built as a Soviet 'paradise' to house refugees from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. It is now being reborn as a haven for people escaping Russia's invasion of Ukraine.