On Tuesday, September 29, an explosion occurred on the main gas pipeline in the Poltava region. Rescuers are working at the scene of the incident.

This was announced by the head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration Dmytro Lunin.

"An explosion rang out in the Lubny district. According to preliminary information, there was a depressurization on the main gas pipeline," said the head of the Regional Military Administration.

Currently, the remnants of the gas are burning out at the site of the explosion. Rescuers are extinguishing the fire of dry grass. According to Lunin, the situation is currently under control.