Mad Vlad launches Chernobyl assault – however what would occur to Europe if it blew up

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star had a chat with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence-powered large language model called Grok to see what would happen if Vlad blew up Chernboyl

While the world is still reeling from the news that a Russian drone carrying a warhead has struck the protective cover of Chernobyl nuclear plant, the Daily Star has gone down a grim rabbit hole of destruction.

Earlier today it was revealed that the strike happened at 2.02am this morning (Friday), with a huge explosion on top of the cover seen for miles around. A fireball was spotted shooting into the air, with sparks also seen flying as bits of the reinforced metal cover flew off.

Plumes of smoke are then seen rising before bits of molten metal fall from the area where the reactor cover was hit, leaving a gaping hole in the roof.

And while what impact it will have on the rest of Europe is unclear, the Daily Star started to imagine what horrors lie ahead should the damage get worse and somehow force another explosion of the actual plant itself.

Speaking to Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence-powered large language model called Grok, it’s clear that we’d all be well and truly screwed – specifically in the United Kingdom.

We also had Grok create images to depict the chaos, and it said: “If Chernobyl were to explode today, the impact on the UK would be multifaceted, though less direct than on neighbouring countries like Ukraine and Belarus. Depending on wind patterns, radioactive particles could reach the UK. However, the dilution over distance would mean significantly lower levels of radiation compared to areas closer to the site.”

UK authorities would increase monitoring of radiation levels, especially in food, water and air. Alerts would be issued if levels were deemed hazardous, potentially leading to restrictions on certain foods or water sources if contamination was detected.

There would be concerns about long-term health effects, mainly cancer risks, although these would be minimal compared to regions closer to Chernobyl.

“While the UK would not face the severe immediate dangers seen closer to the explosion site, there would still be notable impacts on health policy, economics, international relations, and domestic politics concerning nuclear energy,” Grok said.

Grok also claimed the impact could force the UK to reassess its position on nuclear issues, with a shift in public opinion potentially making the government call for an increase in safety measures worldwide.

It also claimed that even if the direct impact is minimal, the global event could lead to increased anxiety or awareness about nuclear safety among the UK populace.

And when looking at the direct impact on the countries surrounding Chernobyl, it said: “Similar to 1986, there would be an immediate release of radioactive particles into the atmosphere. The type and amount of radiation would depend on the explosion’s specifics, but it would include iodine-131, cesium-137, and strontium-90 among others.

“Acute radiation sickness for those near the explosion, with potential casualties among first responders. Over time, increased cancer risks, especially thyroid cancer due to iodine-131 exposure, would be anticipated.

“Unlike 1986, there would be a swift international response with aid, technical support, monitoring, and possibly direct intervention from international bodies like the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), WHO, and others.”

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