MOSCOW: Russia accused Ukraine on Thursday of rupturing a now defunct pipeline used to transport Russian ammonia into Ukraine for export, releasing toxic gas into the air.
The incident took place near the frontline village of Rusin Yar in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, Russia said.
“During Ukraine’s retreat from the area at around 1:05 p.m. (1005 GMT) on October 9, 2025, the pipeline was blown up, resulting in the release of ammonia residues through the damaged section,” the Russian defense ministry said, accusing Kyiv of trying to slow its advances.
The Ukrainian army blew up a section of the Tolyatti-Odessa ammonia pipeline while retreating near Rusin Yar. The pipeline had been out of service for years, but a lot of leftover ammonia has been released. Quite toxic to humans, but no casualties have been reported so far. pic.twitter.com/i5o4AnXIjJ
— Russians With Attitude (@RWApodcast) October 9, 2025
