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Details
Event title
Ukraine - Hazardous chemical leak occurs in Poltava region due to enemy attacks – SES
Source
Main event
Event date (UTC)
2026-08-03 11:32:20
Last update (UTC)
2026-08-17 21:13:41
Severity
High
Area range
Multiple countries wide event
Address/Affected area(s)
Ukraine and Russia
As a result of Russian strikes on a critical infrastructure facility in Poltava region, a hazardous chemical substance leaked; chemical protection specialists have already sealed the damaged containers and leak sites, fully eliminating the threat, the State Emergency Service (SES) reported.
"Poltava region. As a result of Russian shelling of a critical infrastructure facility, a hazardous chemical substance leaked. Despite difficult conditions, SES chemical protection specialists sealed the damaged containers and leak sites," the SES said in a Telegram message on Sunday.
Thanks to the rapid actions of rescuers, the threat was completely eliminated, allowing work at the facility to continue safely.