The Real Chernobyl

The Real Chernobyl seeks to expose the story of what happened during the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Pripyat, Ukraine, on 28 April, 1986, from the perspective of those who lived through it. Once a thriving Soviet city with modern housing and facilities for employees of the nuclear plant, Pripyat was forever changed on that fateful day when a malfunctioning reactor caused a massive steam explosion, resulting in the worst nuclear accident in history.

Sky News travels to Ukraine to gather first-hand accounts of the events. Among those interviewed are Oleksiy Breus, a control room operator at the nuclear plant, and Igor Pismensky, a helicopter pilot who, at the time, delivered decontamination materials. These accounts offer a harrowing perspective on the tragic events of that day.

The documentary brings the entire Chernobyl story back to life, providing an eye-opening glimpse into the suffering experienced by those affected by the tragedy. The information presented is engaging, intriguing, and emotional for all who remember — and wish to remember — this event.