Georgian commander's third brush with death: Arsenic poisoning suspected
Mamuka Mamulaszwili, who commands the Georgian military formation established to support the Ukrainian army, told Radio Free Europe that a few months ago there was an attempt to poison him. Arsenic was detected in his blood. The Georgian claims that this is the third attempt on his life.
13 June 2024 19:09
The commander of the Georgian Legion recounted in an interview with Radio Free Europe that a few months ago he felt very unwell. He experienced severe pain in his abdomen.
This was not the first time he had a sudden reaction and symptoms suggesting contact with a toxic substance. According to PAP, the military commander had blood samples and tissue fragments sent to a laboratory in Germany.
The lab technicians confirmed Mamulaszwili's suspicions. High levels of arsenic, mercury, and tin were detected in the samples, which he most likely ingested with food.
The Georgian claims that this is the third attempt to poison him. He noted that the media in Russia have already reported his supposed death several times.
Commander of the Georgian Legion: "They wanted to poison me"
Mamulaszwili and other members of the Georgian Legion are wanted in Russia, where they are accused of illegal recruitment of mercenaries and participation in the war - Radio Free Europe reported on Thursday. Mamulaszwili founded the Georgian Legion in 2014 when Russia first invaded Ukraine.
The legion mainly consists of former military personnel from Georgia. They are fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, under Ukrainian command.
Georgians were the first foreigners to be incorporated into the Ukrainian army. The legion fought in Donbas, defended Kyiv, and participated in battles in Hostomel and Boryspil.
