Terrorist group is planning provocation with toxic substances in Syria’s Idlib, says Russian military

On Jul 14, 2022

MOSCOW, Jul.13. (ST)-Terrorists of the former Al- Nusra Front are planning a provocation with toxic substances in Syria’s Idlib province in order to accuse Syrian forces of using poisonous substances against civilians, Russian Reconciliation Center for Syria deputy head Yevgeny Gerasimov told reporters on Wednesday.

“According to the information, provided to the Center by local residents, militants of Al-Nusra Front terror group transported canisters with toxic substances to areas of Akhsim and Balshun, Idlib Province. The terrorists plan to organize a provocation in order to accuse Syrian governmental forces of using poisonous substances against civilians,” Gerasimov said, according to TASS.

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