Never-before-seen footage of Chernobyl’s infamous “Elephant’s Foot” reveals one of the most dangerous remnants of the 1986 nuclear disaster. Buried beneath Reactor No. 4, this molten mass of nuclear fuel and reactor materials hardened into a twisted, lava-like formation so radioactive that early exposure meant near-instant death. Its cracked, wrinkled surface gave it its eerie nickname—and this rare glimpse offers a haunting look at the lasting scars of one of history’s worst nuclear accidents.

As Ukraine prepares to mark the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, here's a look at the giant steel dome that will seal in radiation for the 100 years. | DW News

14K views · 215 reactions | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has blamed Russia for a suspected drone attack on the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The impact caused a fire, which has since been extinguished. | DW News | Facebook