Russian forces used RG-VO gas grenades containing the chemical substance CS against Ukrainian positions.
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On December 14, 2023, Russian forces used RG-VO gas grenades containing chemical substance CS
A new type of special RG-VO gas grenade carrying an unknown chemical substance was discovered on Dec. 14.
A new type of RG-VO gas grenade containing an unknown chemical substance was detected on December 14, 2023.
Ukraine's military recorded on Dec. 14 Russia's use of a new type of special RG-VO gas grenades containing an unknown chemical substance
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