The Novichok Inquiry: Unveiling the Mystery Behind a Lethal Poisoning

An inquiry into the 2018 death of Dawn Sturgess, poisoned by a Soviet-era nerve agent, opens Monday to examine potential Russian involvement. She and her partner were exposed to Novichok three months after similar attacks on Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury. Britain blames Russian intelligence.

An inquiry into the 2018 poisoning death of a British woman is set to launch Monday, scrutinizing potential Russian involvement in the case.

Dawn Sturgess and her partner were poisoned by Novichok from a discarded perfume bottle in Amesbury. Her death followed another Novichok attack on former Russian officer Sergei Skripal in Salisbury.

Britain has blamed Russian intelligence, but Moscow denies the charges. Skripal's testimony will be absent from the inquiry, citing safety concerns, while potential sensitive intelligence is expected to be examined.

(With inputs from agencies.)