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Ukraine Reports Russian Shahed Drones Armed With CS Gas and Toxic Substances Targeting Drone Recovery Personnel

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 07:01 PM

Ukrainian authorities and volunteer intelligence groups report that Russian forces have begun equipping Shahed drones with chemical agents, specifically capsules containing CS gas, a riot control agent known for its irritating and toxic effects. These drones, described as 'kamikaze' UAVs, are reportedly sprayed with poisonous substances intended to harm Ukrainian personnel involved in collecting and defusing drone wreckage. The Center for Countering Disinformation under Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, along with the State Emergency Service and Ukrainian special services, have confirmed these findings. The use of such chemical irritants marks a new development in the conflict, aiming to inflict additional damage beyond the drones' explosive payloads.

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🇺🇦🇷🇺The Center for Combating Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council, citing Ukrainian special services and the State Emergency Service, claims that Russia has begun launching “Shaheds” loaded with toxic substances – irritants – at Ukraine.

Chuck Pfarrer | Indications & Warnings |

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MORE CHEMICAL WARFARE: @blyskavka_ua reports that Russia has taken to spraying poison chemicals on the skin of Shahed drones. The toxic agents are there to target Ukrainians involved in defusing and recovering these terror weapons. https://t.co/s0sJOyB7tI https://t.co/sSmyBMr1tV