the President of Russia Vladimir Putin on air of TV channel “Russia 24” was hit with a rather harsh criticism on the authorities in Krasnoyarsk region. The reason was that their delayed reaction to a diesel spill in Norilsk. The head of state was indignant that the authorities learned about the incident only from social networks.
the Incident occurred during a meeting on the elimination of spilled diesel fuel in the Krasnoyarsk region. Vladimir Putin was perplexed about the fact that the authorities didn’t even know until two days later. “Are we going to learn about emergencies from social networks? You have everything in good health?”, — asked the President.
Vladimir Putin after the report of the Governor of Krasnoyarsk region Alexander USS has noted: “what to do? You’re the Governor!”. In addition, the President demanded a report from the head of the company, where spilled fuel.
the incident happened on the 29th of may on the territory of CHPP-3, Norilsk-Taimyr energy company, which is included in group “Norilsk Nickel”. There was a depressurization of the tank with diesel fuel. As a result, drove the car and there was a fire. Part of fuel and lubricants into the river Barn.
