VX gas
Lethal nerve agent
VX gas is a highly toxic nerve agent developed as a chemical weapon.
A single drop absorbed through the skin can be lethal, disrupting the nervous system and causing death within minutes.
VX is classified as a weapon of mass destruction and banned under international treaty.
The assassination was carried out using VX gas.
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- nerve agentWeaponized neurotoxin
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VX gastear gas
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VX gasantidote
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VX gaslife support
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