Russian-led militants release toxic ammonia in Donbas, provoking red-flag fears

Summary

Russian-backed proxies released toxic ammonia gas in the Donbas on Jan. 14, sparking fears of a potential “red-flag” attack against Ukraine.
The intelligence states that the release of chemicals could be part of a red-flag operation – a pretense for a further Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine reported that Russian-backed militants had released chemicals imported into the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
On Jan. 14, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned that Russia was preparing a pretext for invading Ukraine.
On Jan. 14, Ukrainian intelligence has also alleged that Russia was preparing provocations in the Moldovan breakaway republic of Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) in order to justify aggressive actions.