US Successfully Eliminates Chemical Weapons, Marking the End of a Decades-Long Mission

The United States has destroyed its last declared chemical weapon, a rocket filled with GB nerve agent, at a Kentucky munitions facility, marking the end of a decades-long effort to eliminate deadly chemicals from its military stockpiles. The destruction of the weapon comes after the dismantling of over 100,000 rounds of mustard and nerve agents at the facility. The milestone closes a chapter of U.S. warfare that began during World War I, and the U.S. has also aided other countries in eliminating their chemical stockpiles. However, concerns remain about undeclared chemical weapons in Russia and China. The next steps involve decontamination and demolishment of the facilities, which is expected to cost $2 billion to $3 billion.