What is the situation now for the Chernobyl disaster?

As of now, the Chernobyl disaster site remains highly contaminated, with the exclusion zone around the reactor still in place to limit human exposure to radiation. The sarcophagus that was initially built to contain the reactor has been replaced with a more durable structure, known as the New Safe Confinement, which was completed in 2016. Despite efforts to manage the site, concerns about environmental impacts and the health of nearby populations persist. Additionally, the ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflict in Ukraine have raised new concerns about the safety and security of the Chernobyl site.