Chernobyl: Days That Shocked the World: Season 1, Episode 2

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The second half of the documentary examines the cause of the disaster, and how the Soviet authorities quickly pointed the finger at operator error, intentionally concealing a flaw with the reactor design. Plus, a look at how the conflict between Ukraine and Russia risks unleashing further radiation by damaging the hastily built shelter entombing the wreckage.