Russian troops are using chemical munitions consistently across the entire front line as of the first half of 2026, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said. According to the ministry’s report, more than 13,300 cases of chemical munitions use by Russian forces have been officially recorded since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. The figures were presented by Colonel Valery Weber, deputy head of Ukraine’s Main Directorate for Mine Action, Civil Protection and Environmental Safety, during a G7 meeting in Chisinau. At the event, Ukraine’s delegation said Russia’s use of chemical agents has evolved over time – while sporadic in 2023, their intensity has increased significantly since 2024. “As of the first half of 2026, the overall level of enemy use of chemical munitions remains consistently high across the entire contact line,” the report says. The Ministry of Defense urged Kyiv’s allies to strengthen support in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense capabilities. Weber also presented several priority projects, including strengthening radiation monitoring and response systems, improving the safe handling of spent ionizing radiation sources, and enhancing environmental safety at military facilities. “The G7 countries are currently processing the submitted project proposals to allocate additional funding and technical assistance to the Ukrainian Defense Forces,” the Ministry of Defense added.