War in Ukraine: Russian forces using banned grenades in Kharkiv region
Russian forces in the Kharkiv region are using aerosol grenades K-51 against Ukrainian defenders. Their use is prohibited by the Geneva Convention, according to a statement from Vitalii Sarantsev, spokesperson for the operational-tactical group of troops Kharkiv.
According to him, in the area of the settlement of Hlyboke, Russian troops have started using hunting weapons, which they are trying to use to shoot down Ukrainian FPV drones.
"Another disgraceful fact about the occupiers is that they have once again started using K-51 aerosol grenades. I want to remind you that these grenades are unconventional weapons and are prohibited by the Geneva Convention," said Sarantsev.
He added that this is not the first time such grenades have been used by enemy soldiers. They have been used for quite some time, including at the Donetsk airport.
"In total, there have been over 460 cases throughout the decade-long war," clarified the spokesperson for the operational-tactical group of troops Kharkiv.
What preceded this
In April, The Telegraph reported that Russian forces were systematically using chemical weapons against Ukrainian defenders.
Ukrainian soldiers told the news agency that enemy soldiers are constantly dropping tear gas and other chemical substances from drones.
Their use during the war is prohibited under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
