Russia chemical weapons

Ukraine urges OPCW to investigate Russian chemical weapons use

The Ukrainian government has asked the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to investigate reports of Russia using banned toxic chemicals against Ukrainian forces on the battlefield, Reuters reported on July 8.

8 July 2025, 10:16 PM

Dutch defense minister: Russia normalizing chemical warfare in Ukraine

Dutch and German intelligence services have confirmed that Russia is systematically using banned chemical weapons against Ukrainian forces, including dropping toxic substances from drones, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on July 4, according to Reuters.

5 July 2025, 10:38 AM

Russia using chemical weapons on Siversk front for third week, Ukraine reports

Russian forces have been using chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops on the Siversk front for the third consecutive week, Ukraine’s Rubizh Rapid Response Brigade of the National Guard reported on June 15.

15 June 2025, 04:17 PM

Ukraine accuses Russia of 6,000 chemical weapon attacks in war

Russia has used munitions containing hazardous chemical substances more than 6,000 times in its war against Ukraine over the past two years, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry reported on Feb. 14.

15 February 2025, 01:58 PM

Russia chemical weapons