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Feb- 2025 -

15 February

War

Chemical Weapons Watchdog Says Found Banned CS Agent in Ukraine-Supplied Samples

The international chemical weapons watchdog said it had found the banned riot control agent CS in nine samples handed to it by Ukraine from the frontline in its war against Russia.

8 February

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Head of UN Chemical Weapons Watchdog to Meet Syrian Leader: Authorities

The head of the world's chemical weapons watchdog will meet Syria's new leader in a first visit since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.

Dec- 2024 -

19 December

War

Joe Saballa

Over 2,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Poisoned by Russia’s Chemical Weapons: Official

A Ukrainian military official has claimed that Russia’s widespread use of chemical weapons in their ongoing conflict has resulted in over 2,000 hospitalizations among Ukrainian troops.

10 December

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Says Struck ‘Chemical Weapons’ in Syria

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Monday that his country had struck "chemical weapons" in neighboring Syria, where rebel forces ousted president Bashar al-Assad over the weekend.

2 December

Land

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass – Members of the Massachusetts National Guard 1st Weapons of Mass Destruction, Civil Support Team provide real time updates to the incident commander, during an evaluation training event at the Emerald Square Mall, November 7, 2024. The evaluation took place over two days in North Attleboro and tested the CST on their ability to respond to an incident involving a variety of WMDs. The CST's mission is to support civil authorities at a domestic incident site by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosives, agents, and substances, assessing current and projected consequences, and advising response measures. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

Rojoef Manuel

US National Guard Refines Urban Hazard Ops in Massachusetts

The US National Guard has performed training simulations in Massachusetts to validate its chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear operability in urban settings.

Jun- 2024 -

27 June

Europe

Soldiers in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) training

Rojoef Manuel

NATO Forces Practice CBRN Operability in Czech Republic

NATO has conducted a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training for its armed forces members in the Czech Republic.

May- 2024 -

2 May

War

Staff Writer With AFP

US Confirms Russia’s Use of ‘Chemical Weapons’ in Ukraine

The US State Department accused Russia of having used a chemical weapon against Ukrainian forces in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Apr- 2024 -

10 April

Europe

Joe Saballa

Russia Using Chemical Weapons in Ukraine to Create Panic Before Attack: Report

The Russian military is reportedly using prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine to cause panic among Ukrainian troops before launching attacks.

Nov- 2023 -

22 November

Land

Sgt Craig Roebuck and Spc Minji Kang, survey team members from the Dismounted Chemical Reconnaissance Platoon, 10th Mountain Division participate in a training exercise at the Colonie Fire Training Center in Latham, NY, Nov 17th. During the exercise, Chemical, Nuclear, Radioactive, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialists from Fort Drum went through training scenarios designed to familiarize them with certain equipment, expand their knowledge in responding to a CBRN situation, and to build a relationship with the New York National Guard's 2nd Civil Support Team, whose members were present to facilitate the training and offer support and mentorship. (New York National Guard photo by SSG Matthew Gunther)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army, National Guard Conduct Hazardous Mission Training in New York

The US Army and New York National Guard have conducted a chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear exercise in Latham.

15 November

Technology

Australian and Singaporean defence personnel conduct CBRN training on board HMAS Brisbane whilst alongside in Sembawang *** Local Caption *** Australian Army special operations force soldiers from the Special Operations Engineer Regiment (SOER) joined 36th and 39th Battalion, Singapore Combat Engineers, specialists for counter-CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives) training in Singapore as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. The Australian Army and Singapore Army combat engineers conducted training together in Singapore and on the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane to share skills and further enhance interoperability. SOER counter-CBRNE specialist soldiers are highly trained and responsible for developing Australian Defence Force doctrine and ensuring the ADF is equipped to meet current and future needs. SOER is an Australian Army special operations force unit within Special Forces Group providing the Australian Government with unique technical capabilities in support of the national interest.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, Singapore Train for Hazardous Scenario Missions

Australia and Singapore have trained to improve interoperability in counter-chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives missions.

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