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patphil

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46. This is the price paid for a nation that controls the flow of information.

Fri Apr 8, 2022, 05:52 PM

Apr 2022

Those Russian soldiers probably weren't taught about what happened in Chernobyl when they were in school.
Even their officers appear to have been entirely clueless as to the threat the radiation at that site was to them.

There's a site that you should see:

http://www.kiddofspeed.com/

It's about one person's motorcycle trips into Chernobyl; it's amazing, and tragic.

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Energy Minister: Russian soldiers who were in Chornobyl have a year to live at most [View all] Native Apr 2022 OP

I for one don't have any sympathy for them. LiberalFighter Apr 2022 #1

I'm Reminded Of An Old Joke... GB_RN Apr 2022 #2

I suppose their little corpses will glow! The Unmitigated Gall Apr 2022 #4

No doubt their families will get sick too. lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #8

Quite Possibly... GB_RN Apr 2022 #13

Good one! Karma13612 Apr 2022 #20

Family members exposure Gilbert Moore Apr 2022 #63

Let's hope that none of that equipment wnylib Apr 2022 #52

Will their skin fall off, like in the miniseries? Probably not... The Unmitigated Gall Apr 2022 #3

Not Strictly Speaking, No... GB_RN Apr 2022 #9

Yeah, it was the first responders, firefighters mostly... The Unmitigated Gall Apr 2022 #16

Radiation exposure is an awful way to die. Hisashi Ouchi is the example irisblue Apr 2022 #5

Just read the Wiki account of his death. Horrible. His body was so radioactive that it created..... RussellCattle Apr 2022 #31

Reminds me of "tickling the dragon's tail" and the demon core. paleotn Apr 2022 #58

Yeah, :just jam a screwdriver under it, what could go wrong?" Warpy Apr 2022 #64

Some details... WARNING, some may find pictures upsetting brachism Apr 2022 #61

They kept him alive to try experimental treatments. Shades of Unit 731. sir pball Apr 2022 #78

Play deadly games, win deadly prizes. onecaliberal Apr 2022 #6

Looks like we'll have serious contenders for next year's Darwin awards... Starfury Apr 2022 #7

Pretty good bet they will not be producing sperm. Those guys are out of the gene pool, forever irisblue Apr 2022 #12

Like most soldiers, they were probably young kids who didn't know any better. paleotn Apr 2022 #59

F**k around with nukes Deep State Witch Apr 2022 #10

I am confused Pravda has always been called the Russian state news agency. All the headlines are doc03 Apr 2022 #11

"Pravda UA" is a Ukrainian news outlet started in Ukraine in 2000 wishstar Apr 2022 #22

"The word pravda means "truth" LiberalLovinLug Apr 2022 #75

This is a Ukrainian online newspaper. Has nothing to do with Russia. Native Apr 2022 #23

Thanks that explains it nt doc03 Apr 2022 #24

I'm also confused. It sounds like the Russian Minister was saying this, but how on earth? Hekate Apr 2022 #25

He is Ukraine's Minister of Energy. This is a Ukrainian news source. Native Apr 2022 #29

Thank you for clearing that up Hekate Apr 2022 #38

The Russia Pravda also has scant connection with the state. Igel Apr 2022 #57

Eff around and bring home unwanted souvenirs pecosbob Apr 2022 #14

The fucked around and found out. SKKY Apr 2022 #15

They earned it. Nt BootinUp Apr 2022 #17

I hope they all realize, before they die, that Vlad needs a Jarqui Apr 2022 #18

What the hell were they doing there anyways? Emile Apr 2022 #19

I'm wondering just how many are showing the early signs Warpy Apr 2022 #21

They are already sick from it jmbar2 Apr 2022 #26

suspect those guys arent going home, home. mopinko Apr 2022 #27

The article is in the English version of Pravda - Earthrise Apr 2022 #28

It's a Ukrainian online source. Not affiliated with Russia or it's official Pravada. herding cats Apr 2022 #73

Long term nuclear waste. VGNonly Apr 2022 #30

Read generally about the Superfund Site, Fernald Feed Materials Production Center in SW OH Backseat Driver Apr 2022 #47

Was Mystery @ Blind Frog Ranch (reality show) nearby? Backseat Driver Apr 2022 #48

Where did they go after they left Chornobyl? Bayard Apr 2022 #32

North, I think. Codifer Apr 2022 #34

They were sent to a mlitary hospital, but it wasn't clear where..... getagrip_already Apr 2022 #56

I have no sympathy at all for those stupid idiots. Mr. Evil Apr 2022 #33

The gift that keeps on giving! Native Apr 2022 #35

I hope none of their tanks were towed by Ukrainian farmers into their towns to contaminate others. Liberty Belle Apr 2022 #36

That was my concern, too. I think that Ukranians would wnylib Apr 2022 #60

OMG Farmer-Rick Apr 2022 #37

The Ukrainian workers at the reactor told the soldiers how dangerous it was. Native Apr 2022 #41

They dug their own graves. Convenient. Thanks. kairos12 Apr 2022 #39

+1 Native Apr 2022 #40

So, what's the bad news? SergeStorms Apr 2022 #42

I feel sorry for them. vlyons Apr 2022 #43

Do they still bury the head separate from the body? halfulglas Apr 2022 #44

I said, "GREAT" when I just heard this in CNN. BigmanPigman Apr 2022 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author wnylib Apr 2022 #62

This is the price paid for a nation that controls the flow of information. patphil Apr 2022 #46

When they go low, sometimes they glow. CaptainTruth Apr 2022 #49

Too bad all the Russian troops don't have to go through BigmanPigman Apr 2022 #50

I will reserve judgement on whether those soldiers are deserving of their painful deaths 70sEraVet Apr 2022 #51

But, as a disclaimer, we weren't responsible for the murders of innocent civilians. 70sEraVet Apr 2022 #55

I have the same opinion to a degree. I'm reminded of any number of stories I've read... thenelm1 Apr 2022 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Apr 2022 #72

Remember when the Russians and Fox said 3825-87867 Apr 2022 #53

Most of those Russian soldiers were young people. RicROC Apr 2022 #54

Karma is a Bitch! Martin68 Apr 2022 #66

They "captured" the security staff and left it unprotected. BrightKnight Apr 2022 #67

BS. There is not enough radiation left in the soil to die by anymore ... TomWilm Apr 2022 #68

They were exposed for a full month & dug trenches with their bare hands. Native Apr 2022 #69

Let us wait for real independent experts ... TomWilm Apr 2022 #71

Thank you. TheRickles Apr 2022 #77

there is still half the Cesium 137 and Strontium 90 - the half life is about 30 years Blues Heron Apr 2022 #70

Just a thought: some of that military equipment could be sitting on a Ukrainian road... brooklynite Apr 2022 #74

oh well llashram Apr 2022 #76