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Russian forces launched 5 attacks with munitions containing #poisonous #chemicals against Ukrainian soldiers in the past day

Russia recently increased use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, with 81 cases documented just in December

1925 Geneva Protocol prohibits use of chemical & biological weapons in war

Russian munitions used were likely K-51 grenades with #chloropicrin ( #PoisonGas used in WWI)

https://kyivindependent.com/official-russia-launches-5-attacks-with-chemical-weapons-on-southeastern-front-lines-in-past-day/

#WarCrimes #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraine

.> A. P. Dupire in France and F. J. Thomas in England began to work with benzene hexachloride (BHC), another chlorinated hydrocarbon that had been synthesized in the last century. The research of Thomas and his colleagues led to the discovery of the insecticidal properties of lindane, a form of BHC. Significant work was also being done in Germany during this period. Shortly before the war, Gerhard Schrader, while engaged in research on poison gases, discovered a series of extremely lethal organic phosphates, from which #parathion, #malathion, and other now familiar preparations were developed. The list continued to grow until an impressive number of chlorinated hydrocarbons and organic phosphates were available for use on farms and in gardens, warehouses, stores, and homes.