Australia to investigate reports of possible chemical substances used in Ukraine

Australia to investigate reports of possible chemical substances used in Ukraine

Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne has called reports of a possible strike involving chemical substances in Ukraine "deeply concerning" and said Australia will work with its counterparts, Qazet.az reports.

"Reports Russian forces may have deployed a chemical agent in Mariupol are deeply concerning. Australia is working with partners to verify these reports. Any use of chemical weapons would be a further wholesale breach of international law," Payne tweeted.