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Russia arms 'kamikaze' drones with chemical weapons, Ukraine says

Russian forces have deployed Shahed-type drones carrying toxic substances to attack Ukraine, according to the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.
Kyiv recorded over 6,000 cases of the use of munitions containing hazardous chemicals since February 2023, with findings from downed drones verifying the use of CS gas.
Ukraine's intelligence units are monitoring the use of hazardous chemicals, responding with an operation that killed a high-ranking official in December 2024.
An expert noted that Russian forces may use drones to scatter poisonous capsules, increasing threats to Ukrainian civilians.

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uawire.org

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Russia's new drone tactics challenge Ukrainian Air Defense

In recent weeks, an increasing number of Russian Shahed drones have been bypassing air defense systems and reaching Ukrainian cities due to …

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Russian military sends kamikaze drones carrying capsules with toxic substances, including CS gas, accuses Kiev - HotNews.ro

Russian forces have deployed Shahed "kamikaze" drones carrying toxic substances to attack Ukraine, the Center for Combating Disinformation within the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine announced on Wednesday, according to…

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The Kyiv Independent

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Russia arms 'kamikaze' drones with chemical weapons, Ukraine says

Russian forces have deployed Shahed-type "kamikaze" drones carrying toxic substances to attack Ukraine, the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council said on April 16.Russia has been intensifying its use of chemical agents on the battlefield in Ukraine, with Kyiv recording over 6,000 cases of use of munitions containing hazardous chemicals between February 2023 and 2025.A capsule with CS gas, a riot …

4 days ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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censor.net

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Russia uses “shaheeds” with poisonous substances for attacks on Ukraine, - CPA (updated)

Russian troops are likely to launch attack UAVs over Ukraine, which are treated with toxic substances.

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hna.de

Losses in the Ukraine War: Russia to equip drones with "highly toxic" gas

Kiev accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in the Ukraine war. Putin's armed forces could thus react to the massive losses.

3 days ago

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unn.ua

The occupiers are attacking Ukraine with "shaheeds" with poisonous gas: how dangerous is this for civilians?

The invaders are attacking Ukraine with "Shahed" drones with poison gas: how dangerous is it for civiliansRussian troops are using "Shahed" drones with capsules of the poisonous substance CS, which causes respiratory tract irritation. Ukrainians are advised not to touch the wreckage of downed UAVs.

3 days ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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