Chernobyl Roulette: A War Story — Serhii Plokhy

Chernobyl Roulette by Serhii Plokhy presents a chilling, urgent chronicle of the 35-day Russian occupation of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, unfolding from the first day of full-scale invasion in February 2022. Plokhy recounts the harrowing experiences of plant workers—many of whom risked their lives to prevent a second nuclear catastrophe—working in shifts that spanned weeks, not days. Through lens of personal bravery, human endurance, and systemic chaos, the narrative brings to light both the recklessness of a military advance across a nuclear disaster zone and the quiet heroism of Ukrainians determined to avert further calamity.
Published by Penguin Press on 1 May 2025, this paperback spans 240 pages, measures 197 × 128 × 13 mm, and weighs approximately 180 g