Russia blows up ammonia pipeline in Donetsk region to stop Ukrainian offensive

Russians blow up ammonia pipeline in Donetsk region

Russian troops carried out Targeted explosion of an ammonia pipeline near a settlement Rusyn Yar in Donetsk region, to hamper the advance of Ukrainian forces.
This was reported in the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

«The enemy resorted to terrorist actions - they blew up an ammonia pipeline near Rusyn Yar to create dangerous conditions for our units and slow down counter-offensive actions» the General Staff said in a statement.

Consequences of the bombing

Previously, as a result of the explosion A section of an industrial ammonia pipeline was partially damaged, The company is not used for civilian purposes.
Rescue services check the level of concentration of harmful substances in the air.

«Fortunately, no serious leakage was recorded. There is no threat to civilians,» the SES said.

Enemy tactics

Military analysts note that Such actions of the Russians are aimed at creating chemical and environmental barriers, The situation is complicated by the fact that the movement of Ukrainian troops and equipment is hampered.

«This is another manifestation of Russian terrorism - the use of industrial facilities as an element of war. Such actions are a violation of international humanitarian law», the General Staff stressed.

The Ukrainian army continues to Counter-offensive actions in the eastern direction, gradually pushing the enemy out of their fortified positions.

Context.

This is not the first time that Russian troops Destroy industrial or critical infrastructure, to deter the Ukrainian armed forces.
Previously, bridges, dams and technical communications were blown up in the areas of active hostilities.

Experts emphasise that Such steps have no military effectiveness, but create additional risks for the environment and local residents.