Russian Soldiers in Ukraine Poisoned by Hazardous Chemicals And Treated In Hospital

Russian Soldiers in Ukraine Poisoned by Hazardous Chemicals And Treated In Hospital (Pict Of Illustration)

Moscow - Several Russian soldiers involved in military operations in Ukraine have been hospitalized for poisoning by a dangerous chemical. The news was revealed by the Russian Ministry of Defense on Saturday (20/8/2022).

"Traces of Botulinum toxin Type B, which is an organic poison of artificial origin, have been found in samples taken from soldiers," the Russian Defense Ministry said, accusing Kiev of "chemical terrorism."

“Russian troops are hospitalized with signs of severe poisoning after being stationed near the village of Vasilyevka in the Zaporozhye Region on July 31, the Zelensky regime has authorized terrorist attacks with the use of toxic substances against Russian personnel and civilians following a series of military defeats in Donbass and the region. others," said the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Moscow plans to send laboratory tests of the soldiers to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Botulinum toxin, often called the "magic poison," is one of the most toxic biological substances known to science. Produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, the toxin blocks the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, causing muscle paralysis.

Botulinum toxin Type A has been used medicinally in small doses in recent decades, primarily to treat disorders characterized by overactive muscle movements. The poison is also well known in cosmetology by its short name, Botox.

However, Botulinum toxin poses a major threat as a biological weapon because of its ease of production and distribution, as well as its high mortality rate from poisoning. Recovery is possible only after a long period of intensive care.