In Rubezhnoye, Russian militants hit a tank with nitric acid with an artillery shell.

This was announced by the head of the Lugansk OVA Serhiy Gaidai.

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Effects on humans: nitric acid is dangerous if inhaled, swallowed and in contact with the skin and mucous membranes..

Acid vapors are irritating to the respiratory tract.. With mild poisoning, there are signs of bronchitis, mild bronchiolitis, dizziness, drowsiness; in severe poisoning - pulmonary edema. Gas masks are used to protect against vapors and mist of nitric acid..

When applied locally to the eye, nitric acid causes severe damage with extensive necrosis of the cornea and conjunctiva, leading to loss of vision..

First aid: if nitric acid gets into the eyes, rinse them with running water for 10-30 minutes. In case of contact with the skin, wash the affected surface with water, adding baking soda, soap to it.. If nitric acid is swallowed, gastric lavage with large amounts of water is indicated..

https://t. me/luhanskaVTSA/1226.