October 14th 2024.
The tragic death of British woman, Dawn Sturgess, in 2018 due to exposure to a Soviet-developed nerve agent has sparked a public inquiry. As lead counsel Andrew O'Connor stated, the vial that Sturgess unknowingly opened contained enough poison to kill thousands of people. This was a shocking and terrifying revelation, considering the fact that Sturgess and her partner came into contact with the deadly substance through a discarded perfume bottle in their hometown of Amesbury in southwestern England.
After spraying the contents of the bottle on her wrist, Sturgess fell ill and passed away a few days later, while her partner thankfully survived. This incident occurred only four months after a similar attack on former Russian intelligence officer, Sergei Skripal, and his daughter in the nearby city of Salisbury. The British government has accused Russian intelligence of being responsible for these attacks, but Moscow has denied any involvement.
In a statement read by O'Connor during the inquiry, Skripal expressed his shock and disbelief at being targeted in such a vicious manner. He had been a double agent for the United Kingdom during his days as a spy, but had been released in a spy swap in 2010. Skripal stated that he never thought the Russian regime would try to harm him on British soil, especially since he had received a presidential pardon and had no convictions under Russian law.
Skripal also believed that Russian President Vladimir Putin must have given permission for the attack, as he is known to make all important decisions himself. Heather Hallett, the coroner who conducted the 2018 inquest into Sturgess' death, emphasized the need for a public inquiry to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. Unlike inquests, public inquiries are allowed to consider sensitive intelligence material.
The fear and danger posed by this nerve agent is evident, as even the Skripals are afraid to testify during the inquiry out of concern for their safety. It is clear that this substance poses a threat not only to the individuals directly exposed to it, but also to the general public if it is left in a public place. As the inquiry continues, it is crucial to uncover the truth and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Stay updated with all the latest developments by following our WhatsApp channel.
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