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Inquiry Reveals Novichok Poisoning of Skripals in Salisbury

Evidence suggests the nerve agent was applied to Sergei Skripal's front door while he and his daughter were at home.

  • Sergei Skripal expressed fears that Vladimir Putin would target him if he returned to Russia, according to testimony from a neighbor.
  • The nerve agent Novichok was applied to the Skripals' front door, contaminating both Sergei and Yulia Skripal when they left their home.
  • Police investigations have determined the likely timeframe for the application of Novichok to be between the evening of March 3 and early afternoon of March 4, 2018.
  • The former UK counter-terrorism chief suggested the attack could be viewed as an 'act of war' due to its reckless disregard for human life.
  • Dawn Sturgess died after being exposed to Novichok from a discarded perfume bottle, with inquiries ongoing to determine the full circumstances of her death.
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