Ukrainian forces entered the Chernobyl containment facility and raised the Ukrainian flag, securing the site.
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Ukrainian forces entered the Chernobyl containment facility and raised the Ukrainian flag, securing the site.
Ukrainian forces made significant territorial gains northwest of Kyiv
The Ukrainian flag was raised at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant at 11 am on 2 April 2022
The Ukrainian national anthem was sung at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant at 11 am on 2 April 2022
On the evening of April 2, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced the liberation of all territories of the Kyiv region from the Russian invaders.
Whole Kyiv Oblast is free from Russian occupiers
Russian invading troops occupied Moshun for 16 days
Oleksandr Syrskyi fortified Moshun as it could serve as a gateway into Kyiv
Fighting between both sides damaged 10,000 kilometers of energy infrastructure
Around 260,000 households in the region were left without electricity
The region was de-occupied on April 2, 2022
Power was fully restored within 45 days after the occupation
The Ministry of Defence reported the full liberation of Kyiv Oblast from Russian occupation on April 2.
The entire territory of the Kiev region, including Irpin, Bucha, and Gostomel, has been liberated from Russian occupation forces.
Ukrainian Forces liberated the settlement of Mykhailo-Kotsyubynske in the Chernihiv region.
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Source story: day-38-2022-04-02