A Toxic Trail Exposed: How Russia Makes Chemical Grenades And Uses Them Against Ukraine

A Toxic Trail Exposed: How Russia Makes Chemical Grenades And Uses Them Against Ukraine

The Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits the battlefield use of riot control grenades containing toxic gas. An investigation by RFE/RL’s Schemes shows how Russia is churning out the grenades – and other toxic weapons -- and firing them at Ukrainian troops despite the ban and Western sanctions.