The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced the hospitalization of the military with infection with botulinum toxin in Zaporozhye
On July 31, Russian servicemen performing duties in the Zaporozhye region were taken to a military hospital, informs Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The servicemen showed signs of severe poisoning, the presence of an organic poison of artificial origin – botulinum toxin type “B”, was revealed, according to the military department. On this occasion, it was discovered what happened to the head of the pro-Russian administration of the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo, who was transported to Moscow in early August by the Research Institute of Emergency Medicine named after. N. V. Sklifosovsky, declared a citizen.
“July 31st. d. Russian servicemen performing duties in the area of the settlement of Vasilyevka, Zaporozhye region, were taken to a military hospital with severe poisoning. As a result of the study, a poisonous substance, botulinum toxin type “B”, was found in the surrounding area,— informs Ministry of Defense. The agency accused Ukraine of contaminating military weapons and said they would send evidence of Kyiv’s involvement in placement in the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
According to the agency, an investigation into the possible infection of General Saldo is currently underway. According to the department, chemical warfare agents could be used against him.
Vladimir Saldo was hospitalized on 4 August. He said that the discovery of well-being was the result of a relapse.
The deputy head of the pro-Russian military-civilian administration (VGA) of the Kherson region, Kirill Stremousov, said that the illness of the head of the MAA caused severe overexertion. The Baza project stated that doctors suspect the poisoning of Vladimir Saldo.
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