Chernobyl, in Ukraine, was the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster in 1986 when a reactor meltdown caused a major radiation leak. Some locals speculated that Russian president Vladimir Putin may have been testing nuclear weapons while others feared it could be a " UFO ". According to the officials, there was no reason to panic as the unusual cloud is a rare phenomenon "known as an anvil cloud so there was no reason for any worries". An anvil cloud, also called cumulonimbus incus, is a cumulonimbus cloud which has reached stratospheric stability and has formed the characteristic flat, anvil-top shape. However, it seems the devastating impact of those living within the shadow of Chernobyl is still not over 34 years after the disaster.

Source: Daily Mirror June 22, 2020 13:29 UTC