Governor says nearly 50 injured in Ukrainian strike which follows Russian attack on north-eastern city in which seven died
Ukraine has recorded over 4,000 cases of Russian chemical agents being used on its frontline since the start of the invasion in February 2022.
The Kyiv Independent reports that there have been over 3,100 reported cases since December 2023 alone. May this year saw a record number of 715 cases reported, with this number declining to 560 and 358 respectively during the following two months.
Earlier this year the US Department of State confirmed Russian forces have used the chemical agent chloropicrin, often used as an herbicide, in Ukraine.
Moreover, Russian naval infantry units have previously confirmed the illegal use of K-51 aerosol grenades filled with the Riot Control Agent gas CS, a tear gas used for crowd control.
Such agents are prohibited from being used in modern warfare under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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