Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have recorded 626 cases of Russian use of ammunition containing toxic chemicals. In particular, 51 cases were recorded in January this year alone, the Command of the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has said.
"The enemy most often uses grenades, such as K-51, RGR, which are dropped from UAVs. However, they also use improvised explosive devices equipped with irritant substances. Artillery shelling with shells containing chemically hazardous substances is also carried out," the command added.
It also noted that the Russians are using hazardous substances increasingly more frequently. Up to 10 cases of chemical weapons use are recorded daily.
Thirty-six cases of the use of hazardous chemicals were documented and sent for investigation within the framework of criminal proceedings by radiation, chemical and biological intelligence groups from the military units of the Support Forces Command together with the Security Service of Ukraine.
In addition, the use of a new type of special RG-VO gas grenades containing the chemical CS was detected on 14 December 2023.