The nuclear town under Russian occupation
Aug 30, 2025•36 min
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Episode description
Once a bustling hub of atomic energy, the Ukrainian city of Enerhodar is now a ghost town under Russian control. Investigative reporter Mari Saito and host Jonah Green reveal what daily life is like for those living near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. In schools, supermarkets - and even inside residents’ homes - occupation by Russian forces is taking its toll.
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