European Intelligence Warns of Russian Chemical Weapon Use in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Russia is ramping up its reliance on toxic agents in its conflict with Ukraine, according to allegations made on Friday by German and Dutch intelligence organizations, who cautioned that the threat extends beyond Ukraine and could endanger the broader European region.
In a coordinated announcement, representatives from the German spy service BND, along with the Dutch agencies MIVD and AIVD, asserted that the Russian Federation is expanding its deployment of chemical substances on the battlefield, despite explicit international rules forbidding such actions.
"It was already known that Russia is using teargas in Ukraine, but MIVD, AIVD and BND can now confirm that Russia is also employing chloropicrin, a more potent chemical agent that can be fatal when used in high concentrations in enclosed spaces," the agencies said.
"This represents an even more serious violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, which prohibits the use of this chemical choking agent under any circumstances."
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans explained that they chose to make their intelligence findings public to intensify diplomatic and political pressure on Moscow and to ensure that the utilization of chemical agents is not treated as acceptable conduct.
“Lowering the threshold for the use of this type of weapon poses a danger not only to Ukraine but also to the rest of Europe and the world. This calls for more sanctions, the isolation of Russia and undiminished military support for Ukraine,” he stressed.
As per the analysis provided by the German and Dutch intelligence networks, both the Russian command structure and the specialized units responsible for handling radiological, chemical, and biological warfare are not only condoning but also actively coordinating the application of these dangerous substances.
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