Russian Ministry of Defense: Ukrainian DRG blew up the Togliatti-Odessa ammonia pipeline
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation confirmed the information about the explosion of the Togliatti-Odessa ammonia pipeline in the Kharkiv region — earlier such information appeared in a number of Russian telegram channels.
The agency's statement says that the incident occurred «on June 5 at about 21.00 Moscow time near the village of Masyutovka.» The explosion, as stated in the ministry, was carried out by a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group, the Ministry of Defense called it a terrorist attack.
The statement also says that there are victims among local residents, they «have been provided with the necessary medical assistance.» Now, as reported, «ammonia residues from Ukrainian territory are being bled through the damaged sections of the pipeline.»
«There are no casualties among the Russian military personnel,» the Defense Ministry added.