Dutch and German intelligence agencies report extensive evidence of Russia utilizing the choking agent chloropicrin in warfare against Ukraine. Chloropicrin is being deployed via drones to force soldiers from their positions, leading to fatalities. Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans has condemned this practice as horrible and unacceptable, advocating for increased sanctions against Russia. The use of chemical weapons by Russia is described as widespread and systematic, with thousands of cases recorded. Reports indicate at least three Ukrainian deaths and over 2,500 cases of symptoms linked to chemical exposure.
The Dutch and German intelligence agencies have reported extensive evidence that Russia is using the choking agent chloropicrin as part of a large-scale program against Ukrainian soldiers.
The use of chloropicrin, a banned chemical agent, is facilitated by drone deployments aimed at driving soldiers out of trenches before targeting them.
There have been thousands of instances of chemical weapon use by Russia, which raises concerns about the continuation of these trends without proper clarification and publicity.
At least three Ukrainian deaths have been linked to Russian chemical weapons, with over 2,500 individuals reporting symptoms due to exposure.
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