British military teams have started to dismantle the roof of the home of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal as part of the decontamination efforts following the deadly nerve agent attack on him and his daughter, a media report said Tuesday.
British detectives believe Skripal and his daughter Yulia first came into contact with Novichok, a military-grade poison, when it was sprayed on the door handle of their property, allegedly by Russian agents in March.
The clean-up at Christie Miller Road, Salisbury, has been taking place ever since they collapsed on March 5, the BBC reported.
Wiltshire Council has warned neighbours of about four months of disruptions.
Contractors will cover the house and garage with a "sealed frame", according to a letter written by the council's director of public of health, Tracy Daszkiewicz.
A military team will then dismantle and remove the roofs.
Everything will be wrapped and sealed before being removed from the site.
"When that work is completed, contractors will move on site to build a replacement roof for the house and adjoining garage."
She said the risk to public health remains "low", adding: "The priority is to make sure that the two remaining sites affected by the 2018 incidents are thoroughly cleaned and returned to normal use as soon as possible."
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