Poison in Mariupol: Update by "Azov" Regiment on victims’ condition
VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - TUESDAY, 12 APRIL 2022, 11:45
MARIUPOL
The victims of the poisonous substance of unknown origin spread by Russian invaders in Mariupol are in a relatively satisfactory condition.
Source: Azov Regiment
Details: Civilian contact with the substance was minimal, as the epicentre was at a certain distance from civilian areas. Servicemen were somewhat closer.
In a video released by the Azov Regiment, the victims describe seeing something resembling smoke or fog.
The main symptoms of the victims are facial flushing, high blood pressure, dryness and a burning sensation in the nasopharynx and mucous membranes of the eyes, tachycardia, tinnitus, shortness of breath, and dizziness.
The victims received treatment for the symptoms. It is impossible to determine what substance was used by the Russian occupiers or to conduct a toxicological analysis, since the defenders of Mariupol and the inhabitants of the city are under complete blockade of the Russian occupiers.
The "Azov" Regiment also notes that it is not possible to fully inspect the epicentre of the event, as the Russians are constantly shelling the area.
An elderly woman has suffered the worst effects among the civilians affected.
"We know now that the enemy used poisonous substances or potent toxic substances, mainly with a suffocating effect," commented a medical worker. The main task currently is to monitor the condition of the servicemen for consequences of the poisoning.
Previously:
- On 11 April, the Azov Regiment reported that the occupiers in Mariupol had used chemical weapons over the Azovstal plant held by Ukrainian defenders.
- A source close to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine informed Ukrainska Pravda that the probability that the Russian occupiers used chemical weapons is very high.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that world leaders had promised to react faster and harder if Russia used chemical weapons in Ukraine.
- Britain has said it is investigating allegations that the Russians have used chemical weapons in Mariupol. The Pentagon said it could not confirm reports that Russian troops used chemical weapons in Mariupol.
- On 12 April, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine stated that the country's military leadership is currently checking information about the possible use of chemical weapons by the Russian occupiers; there are suggestions that there may have been phosphorus munitions.
Background: Mariupol has been besieged by the Russian occupiers for several weeks
