Yuvchenko Explosion Shock Wave
Experiences the blast wave between Units 3 and 4 as doors and walls are damaged by the explosion.
Follow Alexander Yuvchenko through 7 dated historical records for Ukraine.
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
Experiences the blast wave between Units 3 and 4 as doors and walls are damaged by the explosion.
Goes outside with Yuri Tregub and sees that a large part of the Unit 4 building has been destroyed.
Attempts to help after a badly injured pump operator reports that Valery Khodemchuk is missing.
Holds open a heavy door while colleagues inspect the devastated reactor-hall area.
Warns colleagues that the reactor area has been destroyed when they are sent toward the central hall.
Receives extensive hospital treatment for serious radiation burns and whole-body exposure after the accident.
Continues recovering from severe radiation injuries after surviving one of the most dangerous inspections made during the first night.
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