Accusations are again being made from Ukraine that Russia may have used phosphorus bombs against civilians. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks of terror against the population. Russia continues to vigorously deny the allegations. The allegation of using chemical weapons is also still in the room.
Burns with phosphorus are extremely dangerous – it’s not for nothing that phosphorus in its white form is no longer allowed under the Geneva Convention. As soon as the element comes into contact with oxygen, it burns uncontrollably. Extinguishing must be done with sand – a burn leaves poorly healing and very painful wounds.
Already in use?
For weeks, it has been suspected that Russia may have already used such weapons or at least plans to drop them in Ukraine. Recently, spokesman for the Zaporizhzhya Regional Military Administration, Ivan Arifyev, said such a bomb had fallen, but there were no reports of possible casualties.
Selenskyj speaks of terror
Selenskyj has now renewed the accusation: in a video address to the Estonian parliament he spoke of terror against the civilian population. The clues of the operation are currently being investigated, but investigation is difficult due to the massive sieges.
Zelenskyy calls for tools to be found to increase pressure on Russia and also to end the forced deportations of Ukrainians. Sanctions against Russia must continue.
There are also allegations of chemical weapons
Meanwhile, pro-Russian separatists deny allegations that they carried out a poison gas attack in the port city of Mariupol. Eduard Bassurin, a spokesman for the Donetsk separatists, told the Russian agency Interfax: “The armed forces of the Donetsk People’s Republic have not used chemical weapons in Mariupol.”
The ultra-nationalist Ukrainian Azov regiment had reported such an attack. However, there was also no official confirmation from the Ukrainian side.
Source: Krone
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