Occupiers are mining former Firtash's chemical plant on the border with Crimea and may detonate it
Potential release of thousands of tonnes of toxic substances could cause a "second Chornobyl catastrophe"
According to resistance forces, russians are preparing another provocation at the chemical plant in Armiansk of the temporarily occupied Crimea. They have brought explosives into the territory of the Crimean Titan plant and are mining the area.
This is stated by Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of the Kherson Oblast Military Administration.
He emphasises that a possible explosion could result in the release of thousands of tonnes of poisonous substances into the atmosphere, causing deadly danger to people and the environment.
The head of the OMA notes that residents of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and, at least, seven other oblasts of Ukraine, as well as Turkey and the aggressor country itself, could suffer.
"We are clearly aware of the threat to our people, are constantly monitoring the situation and are ready to promptly respond to any threats that may arise," said Prokudin.
Crimean Titan specialises in the production of titanium dioxide and the wholesale trade of chemical products.
The plant previously belonged to oligarch Dmitry Firtash, but all assets of the company were sold to Russian Titan on 30 December, 2021. The sale was carried out without the permission and concentration of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine.
Emission of sulfur anhydride – a colourless gas with a sharp smell – can lead to a whole range of diseases in just a few hours. At high concentrations, respiratory paralysis and lethal cases are possible.
Background. Mind previously reported that Dmitry Firtash sold all the assets of the Crimean Titan to the russians.
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