Skhemy said evidence from Russian state television shows multiple units employing the munitions, including mechanized brigades and Rosgvardiya. The report describes the grenades’ deployment as a violation of international law.
One example cited is the 114th Separate Mechanized Brigade, whose soldiers allegedly dropped chemical grenades on Ukrainian shelters. Russian sources claimed the strike killed 17 soldiers and wounded 35.
Similar actions were attributed to the 136th Mechanized Brigade; correspondence reviewed by Skhemy mentioned officer Dmitry Novichikhin in connection with deliveries of the banned weapons.
The investigation added that Russia’s National Guard may have used RG-Vo earlier, pointing to videos released in autumn 2023 that appear to show similar devices in use by the force.
According to data from Russian tax databases referenced in the report, the Institute of Applied Chemistry is responsible for production. Two Russian companies supply components and have not been placed under Western sanctions despite working with a sanctioned manufacturer, the report said.
Use of RG-Vo contravenes the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit such arms.
Russia has signed both agreements, yet Ukrainian forces have repeatedly alleged the use of banned means on the battlefield, the report noted.
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Source: Polskie Radio 24