Russian strike hits nitric acid tank at chemical plant in Sievierodonetsk

Russian strike hits nitric acid tank at chemical plant in Sievierodonetsk

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In one of the Russian airstrikes on Sievierodonetsk, where fierce battles continue, a tank with nitric acid was hit at a chemical plant, causing a leak.

This was announced on Telegram by the head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, Serhiy Haidai, Ukrinform reports.

"Air strike on Sievierodonetsk. The ruscists hit a tank with nitric acid at a chemical plant. Effects on humans: nitric acid is dangerous if inhaled, swallowed, as well as in contact with skin and mucous membranes," wrote the official.

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He urged residents of the region to stay in shelters and prepare protective face masks soaked in a soda solution.

Emergency services on the ground have informed on the threat the residents who remained in the Ukraine-controlled part of Luhansk region and have no mobile signal or internet have this information.

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