Russians hit a nitric acid tank in Sievierodonetsk
ALONA MAZURENKO - TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2022, 19:39
Russian occupiers in Sievierodonetsk have hit a nitric acid tank at a chemical plant, and the authorities are urging Ukrainians to remain in shelters.
Source: Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Oblast State Administration
Quote: "Air strike in Sievierodonetsk. The Ruscists hit a nitric acid tank at a chemical plant...
Effects on humans: nitric acid is dangerous when it is inhaled, swallowed, or comes into direct contact with skin or mucous membranes. Acid fumes irritate the respiratory tract.
Symptoms of mild poisoning include bronchitis, mild bronchiolitis, dizziness and drowsiness; severe poisoning may result in pulmonary oedema. Gas masks can be used for protection against nitric acid vapours and mists."
Details: Haidai urged local residents to remain in shelters and to make protective face masks soaked in a soda solution.
He also advised citizens to follow the direction of the wind.
If nitric acid gets in your eyes, rinse them under running water for 10-30 minutes.
Nitric acid can cause severe damage to the eyes (if it comes into direct contact with the eyes), including extensive necrosis of the cornea and conjunctiva, leading to vision loss.
In case of contact with the skin, wash the affected area with a solution of water and baking soda and soap. If you swallow nitric acid, gastric lavage with plenty of water is indicated.
This information must be reported on the ground by the operational services for people who are still in the uncaptured territory of the Luhansk region and have no communications.
Previously:
- On the morning of 31 May, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that Russian troops were focusing their efforts on establishing control over the city of Sievierodonetsk on the Donetsk front. On the Sievierodonetsk front, the Russian army is conducting assault operations in the areas of Sievierodonetsk and Toshkivka, and hostilities continue.
- According to Haidai, about 50% of Sievierodonetsk has been captured by Russian troops.
- According to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, the most active phase of Russia's full-scale military aggression is now under way.
