Yesterday, the occupiers twice shelled Novodanylivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast with ammunition containing a banned chemical substance.
This was reported by the Centre for Strategic Communications (StratCom) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, citing the commander of the Tavria operational-strategic group, Oleksandr Tarnavskyi.
The shelling was carried out using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRSs). The ammunition contained a chemical substance, probably chloropicrin.
During the First World War, this substance was used as tear gas and poison. At high concentrations, chloropicrin severely irritates the lungs, eyes, and skin.
"This is yet another violation of all conventions that prohibit the use of chemical munitions," the StratCom statement said.
Background. Mind previously reported that Ukraine accused russia of using phosphorus bombs in Bakhmut. White phosphorus causes severe damage to the body and is banned by the Geneva Convention.