Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the Pentagon could not confirm reports that Russian troops had used chemical weapons in Mariupol,
KYIV. UkraineGate , 12 , April , 2022 | Ukraine News .
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The Pentagon cannot confirm reports that Russian troops have used chemical weapons in Mariupol, Ukraine, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Monday, but officials remain concerned about Russia’s potential use of anti-riots.
According to Kirby, the Pentagon is aware of the report and will closely monitor the situation.
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“These reports, if true, are deeply concerned and reflect the concerns we have had about Russia’s potential to use a variety of anti-riots, including tear gas mixed with chemical agents, in Ukraine,” Kirby said.
Source: Ukrgate