Serhiy Haidai, Head of the Regional Military Administration, calls on everyone nearby to take cover and use protective masks.

Militarnyi reports about this.

An enemy projectile hit a tanker containing this toxic substance. Bright red smoke had appeared at the scene.

“Stay in shelters! If you are indoors, close all doors and windows! Wear protective masks and face covers processed with soda solution!” Serhiy Haidai said.

Effect on humans: Nitric acid is dangerous if inhaled, swallowed, or had direct contact with the skin or mucous membranes.

Acid fumes are irritating to the respiratory organs.

For mild poisoning, the symptoms might include the signs of bronchitis, mild bronchiolitis, dizziness, drowsiness;

The severe poisoning might lead to pulmonary edema.

Gas masks should be used for protection against nitric acid vapors and mists.

First aid: if nitric acid has contact with the eyes, rinse them under running water for 10 to 30 minutes.

Upon contact with the skin, the affected area should be washed with water mixed with baking soda and soap.

If the nitric acid was swallowed, the stomach should be rinsed with an excess of water.

Previously, the Head of the Luhansk Region called upon locals to get evacuated from the region as soon as possible.