Russian attack causes leak of hazardous chemical in Poltava Oblast – photos, video

Alona Mazurenko — 3 August, 08:50
Russian attack causes leak of hazardous chemical in Poltava Oblast – photos, video
Emergency responders working. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

A Russian attack has caused a leak of a hazardous chemical at a critical infrastructure facility in Poltava Oblast. Emergency responders have prevented the substance from spreading.

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Quote: "A hazardous chemical substance leaked from damaged storage tanks at a critical infrastructure facility as a result of the Russian strike."

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Details: Experts from the radiation, chemical and biological protection team of the SES Special-Purpose Emergency Rescue Unit carried out a series of operations to seal the damaged tanks and stop the leaks.

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

It is reported that the rescue workers managed to eliminate the threat to their personnel, allowing rescue operations to continue safely.

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

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