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Allegations that Russia may have used chemical weapons in Ukraine have raised serious concerns in the West.
We are closely monitoring the situation, stating that we will respond strongly if it turns out to be true.
Reporter Kim Seon-hee reports.
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Predictions that the Russian military will use chemical weapons have already been made several times.
Some US military experts believe that Russia may have used chemical weapons since the beginning of the war in February.
In the meantime, predictions about the use of chemical weapons have been plentiful, but this is the first time that such a testimony has come out.
The Azou Regiment, which is fighting in Mariupol, claimed that the drones dropped poison and made the victims difficult to breathe.
Western countries all expressed their concerns and took a hardline stance.
British Undersecretary of Defense James Hippie has warned that any response to Russia’s chemical weapons will be considered.
[제임스 히피 / 영국 국방부 정무차관 : 만약 화학무기를 사용했다면 푸틴은 그에 따른 모든 대응이 테이블 위에 올려져 있다는 것을 알아야 할 것입니다.]
Australian Foreign Minister Maris Payne said it would take action after confirming the facts, saying it was a clear violation of international law.
[마리스 페인 / 호주 외무장관 : 러시아의 화학무기 사용과 관련해 매우 우려스러운 보고가 들어왔습니다. 사실로 확인되면 국제법에 대한 추가위반이 될 것입니다.]
Even US President Joe Biden is adamant about Russia’s use of chemical weapons.
[백악관 출입기자 : 대통령님, 러시아가 화학무기를 사용할 것이라는 화학전 위협을 당장 얼마나 우려합니까? 얼마나 위협적인가요?]
[조 바이든 / 미국 대통령 : 그것은 실제 위협이라고 생각합니다.]
Chemical weapon means any weapon that uses a poison or chemical substance that harms the human body.
The New York Times reported that NATO’s military intervention could vary depending on what chemical weapons Russia uses.
The BBC has warned that if Russia uses chemical weapons, such as poison gas, it would cross a critical line and the Western world will have no choice but to deal with it decisively.
This is YTN Kim Seon-hee.
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