The Russian Federation persists in carrying out systematic and unlawful chemical attacks against the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), reports The Telegraph citing Ukrainian military sources. According to their accounts, Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) regularly drop tear gas and other chemical substances. A military official noted that in the vicinity of Lyman, AFU positions are targeted daily with 1-2 gas grenades.
According to the publication’s sources, these attacks are aimed at hindering the successful conduct of military operations against Ukrainian soldiers stationed in trench fortifications. However, it is important to note that the use of chemical weapons contradicts international norms of warfare, and these violations extend beyond the application of chemical substances alone. While Ukraine adheres to international law, the occupying country, with tacit approval, violates it, military sources emphasize.
These testimonies once again underscore the barbaric assault on Ukraine and the ruthless aggression from the Russian side. Against the backdrop of international condemnations and calls for peace, the Russian Federation continues its unlawful war and breaches international standards of humanitarian law.
Experts stress that such attacks not only endanger the lives and health of servicemen but also lead to environmental catastrophes in the areas where they occur. They appeal to the international community for an immediate cessation of aggression and the imposition of international sanctions against responsible individuals and countries perpetrating such criminal acts.
Ukraine continues to defend its territorial integrity and fight for peace and security not only within its borders but also on the international stage, demonstrating its commitment to the principles of international law and justice.