Ukraine battlefield turmoil: investigation underway into suspected chemical weapons contamination

On October 1, 2024, Russian forces captured a group of mercenaries believed to be from U.S. and Western countries on the Ukrainian battlefield. These individuals claimed that an armed group had dropped toxic substances in the Kherson region of southern Ukraine and were even considering the use of chemical weapons. If true, the allegations would pose a huge threat to human life and the environment, and the incident is currently under investigation.