Russia accused Ukraine of a chemical attack

“The Armed Forces of Ukraine committed terrorist attacks in the Donbass using chemical poisonous substances against the Russian military and civilians.” This is stated in a common message from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

As the department notes, July 31, Russian military personnel who performed tasks in the area of ​​the village of Vasilyevka of the Zaporizhzhya region were taken to a military hospital with signs of severe poisoning. As a result of an examination in the body of military personnel, a poisonous substance was discovered – botulinum toxin type “c.

According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, in the fact of what has occurred at present, Russia is preparing documents with the results of all analyzes.

“Evidence of chemical terrorism in the near future will be officially sent to the organization to prohibit chemical weapons through a constant representation of Russia,” the report said.