Tensions are rising between Russia and the international community. Indeed, several testimonies mention the use of chemical weapons by the Russian army in Ukraine, in particular during attacks in Mariupol.
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said this on Monday London worked with its partners to verify reports that Russian forces had used chemical agents during an attack in Mariupol. “There are things that are unacceptable, and the use of chemical weapons will trigger a response and all options are on the table for what that response could be.”James Heappey told Sky News.
At the same time, the special forces of the Azov Battalion detached Mariupol, report on this so-called chemical weapons attack. In a video of more than 4 minutes broadcast on the social network Telegram and English subtitles, victims’ testimonies follow one another.
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“You fall and you can’t move”
A first man reports “daily attacks”† But also from “the inability to determine the substance” because of their situation, “completely surrounded by the Russians”†
A second testimony reveals the symptoms caused by these substances: “hyperemia, hypertension, dryness, inflammation of the throat and eyes”†
“Some suffer fromringing in the ears, tachycardia and are weak. You fall and you can’t move”said another victim. “Woman lost consciousness and was resuscitated three times. Heart stops, eyes roll back and voila”†
Reactions caused by a substance released by “White smoke” which the soldiers could identify as a poisonous substance and a chemical weapon without being able to determine what exactly it is.
“It is now clear that the enemy has used toxic substances or potent poisons, mainly asphyxiants”will be stated in another message on Tuesday 12 April. “However, a complete blockage makes toxicological analysis impossible. At the same time, the main task is to monitor the condition of the personnel and the possible consequences of poisoning”†
