Inquiry Into 2018 Novichok Poisoning Reveals Perfume Bottle Could Kill Thousands

The public inquiry examines the death of Dawn Sturgess, linking it to the attempted assassination of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal.

Dawn Sturgess died after applying Novichok from a discarded perfume bottle, which contained enough poison to kill thousands.
The inquiry suggests that the bottle was left in a public place, posing a significant risk to the public.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is accused of authorizing the attack, which also targeted Sergei Skripal and his daughter.
Sturgess's symptoms were initially misdiagnosed as a drug overdose, prompting questions about emergency response protocols.
The incident strained UK-Russia relations, causing a diplomatic crisis and leading to the expulsion of diplomats.