DAUGHTER OF SPY IS ON MEND
THE daughter of a Russian double agent poisoned alongside her father in a nerve agent attack is now “improving rapidly” in hospital.
Yulia Skripal, 33, was exposed to novichok on March 4 in Salisbury, Wilts.
Her father, Sergei, remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
Police believe Mr Skripal, 66, and his daughter, who was visiting him from Russia, first came into contact with the deadly chemical at his home in Salisbury. Dr Christine Blanshard, medical director
® by JACK BELLAMY for Salisbury District Hospital, said yesterday: both of our front-line “I’m pleased to be able to staff and all those who support report an improvement in them.” Yulia Skripa’s condition. Police have revealed the
“She has responded well highest concentration of to treatment but continues novichok was found on Mr to receive expert clinical Skripal’s front door. care 24 hours a day.” Officers last night placed
Dr Blanshard added: “I a cordon around a children’s want to once again thank play area near the the staff of Salisbury District house “as a precaution”. Hospital for delivering Britain has accused Russia such high-quality care to of being behind the poisonings, these patients over the last but Moscow has few weeks. I am very proud denied being involved.