Russia used over 600 chemical munitions against Ukraine: Dynamics of use growing
Russian chemical munition (photo: facebook.com/GeneralStaff.ua)
The Ukrainian military has recorded 626 cases of Russia's use of ammunition with toxic chemicals. Of these, 51 cases occurred in January of this year alone, states the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The military noted that the dynamics of the use of chemical munitions is increasing. Up to 10 cases of chemical use are recorded daily.
"Most often the enemy uses grenades, such as K-51, RGM, which are dropped from UAVs. However, they also use improvised explosive devices equipped with irritant substances. Artillery shelling with shells containing chemically hazardous substances is also carried out," the statement said.
It is also noted that on December 14 last year, Russia used a new type of special gas grenade RG-VO containing the chemical CS.
The General Staff reported that 36 cases of the use of hazardous chemicals were documented and sent for investigation.
Earlier, Politico, citing officials from the Biden administration, published information about the risk of Russia using chemical weapons in Ukraine. The White House is concerned that the Russian army will take such a desperate step in the event of new failures at the front.
