sarin gas
Deadly nerve agent
Sarin gas is a highly toxic nerve agent that disrupts the nervous system, causing paralysis and death within minutes of exposure.
Developed as a pesticide in 1930s Germany, it became a chemical weapon.
Sarin is colorless and odorless, making it particularly dangerous.
Its use in warfare is banned under international law: The attack was later confirmed to have used sarin gas.
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Disease prevention injection
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