## Russia’s use of unidentified gas surges on the front line, Ukraine lacks detectors

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Russia is increasingly deploying unidentified gas in its latest chemical warfare tactic against Ukrainian troops, who are losing ground across the hotspots of the eastern front line.

Ukrainian servicemen take part in battlefield first aid training during a military exercise in Kharkiv Oblast on May 1, 2023.

Ukraine needs “hundreds” of complex detectors that cost $100,000 to $600,000 each to better identify what exactly is being used by Russian troops, according to the colonel.

The colonel said gaining Western interest in providing these sophisticated detectors to Ukraine has proven difficult.

He estimated that Ukraine might need “a few hundred” hand-held detectors that cost roughly $10,000 to $50,000 each.

Vlasiuk said the types of gas identified thus far are CS and CS tear gas, as well as ammonia and chloropicrin.

Understanding the unidentified gas deployed by Russian troops allows Ukraine to treat the symptoms better, Vlasiuk stressed. »

### National Guard troops on standby in Washington state, Oregon and Nevada as a precaution for ‘potential’ election unrest

Authored by cnn.com

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee addressed the ballot box fires in a news release Friday announcing the National Guard being placed on standby, saying, “The southwest region of Washington state has already experienced specific instances of election-related unrest.”.

Oregon State Police is also coordinating with law enforcement in Portland, KTVZ reported, along with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo this week also announced that 60 National Guard troops are on standby “in preparation for a safe and smooth Election Day.”. »

### Ontario woman had a cockroach in her ear. She'll know soon if her landlord must compensate her

Authored by nationalpost.com

Article content A London woman who had a cockroach surgically removed from her ear should know within a month if she’ll receive compensation from her landlord, London’s public housing agency.

National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. »

### Assassin's Creed boss reflects on series' "struggle" to tell consistent modern day story after Desmond

Authored by eurogamer.net

"When the Assassin's Creed franchise was created, it introduced a bold and innovative narrative structure, a modern day story arc centred around Desmond that was intertwined with historical adventures," Coté recalled.

"Ending Desmond's arc was a difficult decision," Coté added, "and afterward, the modern storyline struggled to find its footing.".

Subsequent games initially featured no specific modern day protagonist, before a replacement for Desmond was eventually introduced - Layla Hassan. »

### Game Plan: After Ukraine

Authored by cepa.org

The Kremlin’s war machine will not stop in Ukraine.

Huge amounts of equipment and spare parts went to Ukraine.

And the most dangerous attacks are likely to be different from the “meat grinder” tactics used in Ukraine. »

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