World Alert: Chemical weapons watchdog confirms Britain's finding that former Russian spy was poisoned by military-grade nerve agent

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons took blood and chemical samples in Salisbury and confirmed earlier British findings that the nerve agent was from the Russian Novichok class. The OPCW, however, did not say where the nerve agent was manufactured or when, but noted its "high purity." Britain and its allies blame Russia.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Thu, Apr 12, 2018, 7:40 AM     Chemical weapons watchdog confirms Britain's finding that former Russian spy was poisoned by military-grade nerve agent The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons took blood and chemical samples in Salisbury and confirmed earlier British findings that the nerve agent was from the Russian Novichok class. The OPCW, however, did not say where the nerve agent was manufactured or when, but noted its "high purity." Britain and its allies blame Russia. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071