It turned out to be dangerous to put out the fire from airplanes. Therefore, experts decided to wait until the fire went out on its own. Even the prayer service that priests held in Proletarsk did not help. Black toxic smoke enveloped the entire city. However, the authorities are in no hurry to evacuate the population, who complain that they can no longer breathe.
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The smoke in Proletarsk is unbearable
Local residents are reporting on social media that it has become more difficult to breathe in the city.
At the same time, the mayor calls for not being discouraged. He says that the environmental situation is normal, so no evacuation is needed.
“All the smoke fell on the city… But, of course, we don’t have any exhaust fumes, everything is fine and wonderful here,” one of the local Russian women jokes.
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What Proletarsk looks like: watch the video
Let us recall that on the night of August 18, the oil depot in Proletarsk was attacked by drones. Satellite images show that more than 14 tanks were completely destroyed.