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Russia's Toxic Grenades: Breaching Sanctions and Causing Suffering

9/6/2025

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Ukraine's investigation shows Russia's NIIPH is producing toxic RG-Vo grenades, breaching international sanctions.
These grenades, containing CS or CN gas, force Ukrainian troops from cover, violating the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Soldiers report severe, unbearable symptoms from gas exposure.
The U.S. confirms Russia's chemical weapon use, indicating a pattern of attacks.
NIIPH sources components from non-sanctioned firms, allowing ongoing production. Over 10,000 chemical weapon cases have been documented since 2022.

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Story summary

Ukraine's investigation shows Russia's NIIPH is producing toxic RG-Vo grenades, breaching international sanctions.
These grenades, containing CS or CN gas, force Ukrainian troops from cover, violating the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Soldiers report severe, unbearable symptoms from gas exposure.
The U.S. confirms Russia's chemical weapon use, indicating a pattern of attacks.
NIIPH sources components from non-sanctioned firms, allowing ongoing production. Over 10,000 chemical weapon cases have been documented since 2022.