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Russian senator alleges Ukraine may use chemical weapons near Sloviansk and Kramatorsk
Russian senator Alexander Voloshin has alleged that Ukrainian forces may use chemical weapons near Sloviansk and Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region.
He said the alleged aim would be to leave the area devastated as Russian forces advance.
The claims are allegations, not independently verified facts in the information available here.
Voloshin said toxic chemicals used in fighting would violate international obligations and threaten civilians.
He called on the international community to act to prevent a disaster.
A Russian representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has also accused Ukraine of repeatedly violating its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
No response from Ukraine or further action by international institutions is included in the information provided.
Russian senator Alexander Voloshin alleged that Ukrainian forces may use chemical weapons near Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
He said the alleged plan could leave a “scorched earth” in parts of the Donetsk People’s Republic not yet liberated by Russia.
Voloshin said toxic substances in hostilities would violate international obligations and threaten civilians.
He called on the international community to act to prevent a tragedy.
The article provided no independent evidence for the allegation or response from Ukraine.
- Who
- Alexander Voloshin, a Russian senator representing the Donetsk People’s Republic, made the allegation about Ukrainian forces.
- What
- He alleged they may use chemical weapons near Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
- When
- October 11, 2026.
- Where
- The Sloviansk and Kramatorsk areas in the Donetsk People’s Republic, according to the article.
- Why
- Voloshin said the alleged aim was to leave a “scorched earth” as Russian forces approached the areas.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The situation around Kramatorsk and Slavyansk, which are getting closer and closer to being liberated by our armed forces, is particularly alarming.
The consequences of such a catastrophe will affect the entire region, not to mention Ukraine itself,
I would like to see international institutions guided by facts this time, not political expediency,
Russian Permanent Representative to the OPCW Vladimir Tarabrin said Kyiv’s alleged violations of its Chemical Weapons Convention obligations were systematic.
Voloshin told TASS that Ukrainian forces may use chemical weapons near Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
- Allegation source
- Alexander Voloshin
- Areas named
- Sloviansk and Kramatorsk
- Territory described
- Donetsk People’s Republic
- Publication date
- October 11, 2026
Sources
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