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Russian troops on the front are likely to use K-51 grenades with chlorpicrin. Ea...

The Armed Forces stated that the Russians used forbidden chloropicrin: what is known about it

Russian troops on the front are likely to use K-51 grenades with chlorpicrin. Each such case is explored separately and then sent to international institutions. Russian invaders again use forbidden ammunition against the Ukrainian troops, including chloropicrin. Alexander Plan, a spokesman for the united Press Center of Defense forces of the Tavriya direction, reported this on the air of the telephone.

He stressed that the enemy continues to violate the customs of war and use ammunition with poisonous substances against the Armed Forces. Each such case is investigated separately and then sent to international institutions. "It is likely to be K-51 grenades with chloropicrin," the plate explained. The speaker said that this substance should not be allowed to enter the dugout. According to him, chlorpicrin saves a regular gas mask.

Chloropicrin, also known as nitrochloroform, is a colorless or pale yellow oily liquid with a sharp odor. Scottish chemist John Stanhous opened the substance in 1848. The boiling point of pure chlorpicrin is 112 degrees, poorly dissolved in water. Causes severe inflammation of the eyes, throat, nose, respiratory tract. It works effectively as tear gas, quickly deprives a person of combat capability, but in high concentration can lead to death. In addition, the chemical poisons water and soldiers.

It is currently forbidden for military purposes in accordance with the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on a par with phosgen, chlorician and hydrocyanic acid. We will remind, on January 26 on DeepState spoke about the possible use of Russian -weapons in Ukraine.