Russian forces used hazardous chemical substances on the battlefield 237 times in May, according to Ukraine’s military.
As reported by Ukrinform, this was stated by Maksym Kravchuk, Spokesperson for the Command of the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“Russian troops systematically employ hazardous irritant chemical agents alongside conventional weapons. In May 2026, radiation, chemical, and biological protection units recorded 237 such incidents,” he said.
According to Kravchuk, Russian forces are using K-51 and RG-Vo gas grenades, as well as improvised munitions loaded with CS and CN chemical agents. The primary delivery method is by unmanned aerial vehicles.
“These means are most often used against positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces to force personnel out of shelters and gain a tactical advantage in areas where Russia is concentrating its main efforts,” he explained.
