Russian forces hit the Azot fertilizer production plant in Severodonetsk on May 31, causing the dissemination of toxic nitric acid smoke and destroying economically-significant infrastructure.
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Russian forces hit the Azot fertilizer production plant in Severodonetsk and caused the dissemination of toxic nitric acid smoke
Russian troops are storming Sievierodonetsk and Toshkivka with fighting continuing.
Heavy fighting is ongoing in Sievierodonetsk
Russian forces are engaged in battles for control of Sievierodonetsk.
The assault group of the 7th Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces in Severodonetsk was defeated.
Paratroopers of the 81st Brigade captured two Russian soldiers: Artem Khokhlom and Grigory Gudzhiev.
Some occupiers from the 7th Brigade were eliminated.
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