Ukrainian Troops Launch Counter-Sabotage Operation as Chernobyl Area Burns

While the Ukrainian minister of interior mentioned that some people might try to use the forest fires to harm the country or to “hide their dirty deeds”, he didn’t elaborate any further as to who he thinks might be responsible.

As Ukrainian authorities try to deal with the forest fires that have broken out in certain parts of the country, including the infamous exclusion zone surrounding the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Ukraine’s Minister of Interior Arsen Avakov appeared to suggest that the calamity may be the result of some kind of foul play.

In a recent Facebook post, Avakov presented a photo of a circle of fire surrounding a tree, adding that four such “phenomena” were allegedly encountered during a monitoring flight over the Chernobyl area.

Avakov stated that Ukraine’s National Guard has launched a counter-sabotage operation in the forest, and urged people who know something about the alleged misdeeds he mentioned to contact the authorities.

He also thanked firefighters and conservation officers who are helping to battle the forest fires for their valiant efforts.

Sourse: sputniknews.com