U.S. Monitoring Claims of Chemical Attack in Ukraine by Russia

“We cannot confirm at this time and will continue to monitor the situation closely,” the emailed statement said about what Kirby called “social media reports.”

Ivanna Klympush @IKlympush

1/2 #RU 1,5hr ago used unknown substance in #Mariupol. Victims experience respiratory failure, vestib.-atactic syndrome.Most likely chem.weapons!This is red line beyond which must destroy economy of despotism.We demand full embargo on all fuels from #RU &heavy weapons 2UA now!

2/2 This morning #Russians threatened to use “chemical troops” against Mariupol’s defenders. Now #Azov reports #RU did it. #Russia will not stop until it is stopped!