Russians attack Zaporizhzhia Oblast with projectiles loaded with chemical substance
The Russians have launched two artillery attacks from multiple-launch rocket systems with the projectiles filled with a chemical substance, likely chloropicrin, on an area near the settlement of Novodanylivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Source: Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, commander of the Tavriia operative strategic grouping of forces, on Telegram
Quote: "The Russians continue to use chemical projectiles in violation of all conventions.
Yesterday (on 6 August – ed.), they launched two artillery attacks from multiple-launch rocket systems in the proximity of the settlement of Novodanylivka, usint the projectiles filled with a chemical substance (likely chloropicrin). This attack has not resulted in any victims."
Background:
- One person was killed and 12 more were injured in a Russian strike on Kherson on 6 August. A residential building was hit.
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