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https://www.novinite.com/articles/233232/Russia%E2%80%99s+Use+of+Chemical+Weapons+in+Ukraine+Confirmed
Dutch intelligence agencies have gathered clear evidence
confirming Russia’s extensive use of chemical weapons in
its ongoing war against Ukraine. This was confirmed by
Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans and Peter Reesink,
head of the country’s military intelligence, who spoke
to Reuters about the findings.
Brekelmans warned that Russia’s deployment of chemical
weapons is becoming increasingly routine, raising serious
concerns. He called for stronger sanctions against Moscow
to address this alarming trend. According to him, at least
three Ukrainian soldiers have died due to chemical weapons,
and over 2,500 others on the battlefield have reported
symptoms consistent with chemical exposure.
Reesink added that their conclusions stem from independent
intelligence gathered alongside foreign partners. He
highlighted that there have been “thousands of instances”
of chemical weapons usage, referencing Ukrainian data that
lists about 9,000 such cases. The Dutch officials emphasized
that this is not an isolated phenomenon but a systematic,
large-scale program backed by the Russian military leadership.
The intelligence reveals that Russia is boosting its chemical
weapons production capabilities, involving increased research
efforts and recruitment of scientists focused on chemical
warfare. Soldiers have been instructed in the use of toxic
chemical agents, demonstrating a coordinated approach rather
than sporadic frontline experiments.
. . .
The most common agent seems to be chloropicrin, which
in high concentrations has effects similar to chlorine.
Tiny amounts are added to cooking gas ... it's that
"smell of gas" odor.
On the plus - if you can call it that - the chemical
is mostly used in IED's ... not in mass quantities
delivered by drones and bombs. Russian soldiers use
it in booby-traps. Vlad, of course, knows - and
doesn't care. He didn't mind Assad dropping chlorine
bombs on opponents either.
Alas, if this war drags on much longer, how soon
until one or both sides start using nerve agents
on dense populations ? Write up all the 'rules
of war' you want ... they are good until someone
starts LOSING the war, then it's a free-for-all.
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