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Russia Accused of Using Banned Chemical Weapon
By Anya Sharma | WASHINGTON – 2025/07/04 09:22:33
Russia is widely used in tear gas and chlorpicrine, concluded the German intelligence service BND, the Dutch Military Intelligence Agency MIVD and the Dutch main intelligence and security service AIVD.
Intelligence agencies have accused Russia of deploying chlorpicrin, a banned chemical agent, in its military operations.
The Chemical weapon Convention prohibits the use of chlorpicrin. Chlorpicrine is a colorless liquid with a sharp odor that causes tearing of the eyes. In high doses and closed areas, it can be fatal in humans.
The intelligence services emphasize that the use of chlorpicrine is a serious violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
The Chemical Weapon Convention, which provides for restrictions on the production and use of such weapons, was signed in 1993 in Paris and entered into force in 1997. It was also signed by Russia.
The intelligence services emphasize that the use of chlorpicrine is a serious violation of the Chemical weapons Convention.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is chlorpicrin?
- Chlorpicrin is a toxic chemical compound used as a pesticide and, historically, as a tear gas. It is indeed now banned in warfare under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
- What is the Chemical weapons Convention?
- The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is an international treaty that prohibits the development, production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons.
- What are the consequences of using chlorpicrin in warfare?
- The use of chlorpicrin in warfare is a serious violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and can lead to international condemnation and potential sanctions.
