The is closely monitoring reports of a possible Russian attack on the besieged southern Ukrainian city of , officails said on Monday.'We are aware of social media reports which claim Russian forces deployed a potential chemical munition in Mariupol, Ukraine,' Defense Department press secretary John Kirby said. 'We cannot confirm at this time and will continue to monitor the situation closely.''These reports, if true, are deeply concerning and reflective of concerns that we have had about Russia's potential to use a variety of riot control agents, including tear gas mixed with chemical agents, in Ukraine,' said Kirby.
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