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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukraine says it struck chemical plant in Moscow region
(Reuters) -Ukraine's military said on Monday it had struck a chemical plant in Russia's Moscow region that manufactures explosives, ammunition and thermobaric warheads for Shahed attack drones. "A series of explosions were recorded in the area of the city of Krasnozavodsk and the movement of fire trucks in neighbouring settlements," Kyiv's General Staff said in a statement on the Telegram messaging site, adding that the final results of the strike were still being clarified. Reuters could not independently verify the report.
Al Arabiya
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Ukraine says it struck chemical plant in Moscow region
Ukraine's military said on Monday it had struck a chemical plant in Russia's Moscow region that manufactures explosives, ammunition and thermobaric warheads for Shahed attack drones. 'A series of explosions were recorded in the area of the city of Krasnozavodsk and the movement of fire trucks in neighboring settlements,' Kyiv's General Staff said in a statement on the Telegram messaging site, adding that the final results of the strike were still being clarified. Reuters could not independently verify the report.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Thornton-Cleveleys: New tests find raised carcinogen levels
Further testing has shown shown raised levels of a potentially cancer-causing substance near to a chemical plant, a council has said. Wyre District Council said samples of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) were found in an area in the south east of the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone in was used at the former ICI site between the 1950s and 2012.A council spokesperson said it recognised the news was "likely to cause concern for many people", adding that further testing was to take place in the autumn. AGC Chemicals Europe, which took over part of the ICI plant, has said it stopped using Perfluoroalkyl and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in 2012, and that 40 years of monitoring showed no "significant impact" from authority said scientists had analysed the soil samples taken from within 500m of the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise council said analysis of the soil samples "confirmed that more detailed sampling is now required in an area to the south east of the Hillhouse site".They said it was important to note that no part of the area had been formally determined as contaminated, adding that finding answers quickly was an "absolute priority".Last year, after previous testing, Wyre District Council warned people living near to the site not to eat fruit and vegetables grown in local soil.A recent BBC investigation into concerns about PFOA in the area heard from residents who feared their health may have been affected by the presence of the chemical in the local environment. Drop-in session The majority of the 63 locations tested within 500 metres of Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone were considered lower priority for further sampling at this time, the council are to be sent to residents whose properties were sampled as part of the advice from the UK Health Security Agency is that local residents should follow the usual hygiene precautions by washing hands thoroughly after working or playing in the garden or allotment, especially when in contact with soil and before handling food or Food Standards Agency advises residents to wash and peel any produce grown in the soil within 1km of Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone to remove any soil or dust before eating.A drop-in session for residents to ask questions about phase two of the investigation is taking place at Thornton-Cleveleys Football Club between 16:00 and 19:00 BST on Wednesday 23 July. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Times of Oman
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Oman expresses sympathy with India over chemical plant explosion
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its sympathy with the Republic of India over the explosion at a chemical plant in the southern state of Telangana. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed Oman's sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the government and people of India, as well as to the families of the victims. Oman also extended its sincere wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Drones hit one of Russia's largest nitrogen fertiliser plants
Drones attacked Nevinnomyssk Azot, one of Russian largest chemical plants, in the city of Nevinnomyssk in Stavropol Krai on the night of 13-14 June. Source: Russian Telegram channels; Stavropol Krai Governor Vladimir Vladimirov Details: Vladimirov reported the fall of drone debris in the industrial zone in Nevinnomyssk. He said the attack had targeted the chemical plant Nevinnomyssk Azot. He first announced that one person had been injured, but later confirmed that there were no casualties as a result of the attack. Videos taken by witnesses, showing drones over the city and explosions, apparently near the facility, have been posted on social media. Nevinnomysskiy Azot is one of the largest producers of nitrogen fertilisers and ammonia in Russia. According to open sources, Nevinnomyssk Azot is one of the largest producers of nitrogen fertilisers and ammonia in Russia. The plant operates the only units in Russia for the production of methyl acetate and high-purity acetic acid and the country's first melamine production facility. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
