War in Ukraine: The Russians settle in the city of Sheverodonetsk

The Russians are settling in the strategically important city of Sheverodonetsk, in the east. Ukraine. “The Russians continue their attack and consolidate their positions in the center of SheverodonetskSaid Luhansk Oblast Governor Sergei Gaidai. The city became the administrative capital of Luhansk province after the occupation of the city of the same name in 2014 by pro-Russian separatist guerrillas, Gaidai told the Telegram. Russian forces are launching attacks on the northern, southern and eastern districts of the city, he added.

Last Tuesday night, Gaidai had announced that the Russians control “most” of Sheverodonetsk. “They continue to destroy infrastructure and industrial facilities,” he said today. after yesterday’s blow to the Nitrogen chemical plant during which a tank containing nitric acid was hit.

After the blow, Gaidai had called on the residents of Sheverodonetsk not to leave the shelters and to have the asphyxiating masks ready. Nitric acid can cause severe lung damage, blindness or even death, according to AFP, citing AFP.

Source: News Beast

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