The Invisible Enemy – What Are Chemical and Biological Weapons?
When we think of war, we often imagine explosions and missiles. But chemical and biological weapons are among the most terrifying tools of modern conflict. They strike silently, invisibly – and often lethally:
- paralysis of the nervous system,
- respiratory failure,
- spread of deadly viruses or bacteria,
- long-term environmental contamination.
These threats may come from state actors, terrorist groups, or even industrial accidents.
A History of Real-World Use
Chemical and biological warfare isn’t theoretical – it has already happened:
- Syria (2013, 2017): use of sarin and chlorine against civilians,
- Tokyo subway attack (1995): sarin gas deployed by Aum cult,
- Halabja (1988): Saddam Hussein’s chemical attack on Kurdish civilians,
- Anthrax letters (USA, 2001): bioterror following 9/11.
These are facts, not fiction. And the threat remains real today.
What Is a CBRN System and How Does It Work?
A CBRN system (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) is a protective solution for filtering air and creating a safe environment against various contaminants. It typically includes:
- multi-stage HEPA and activated carbon filters,
- pressure control with hermetic sealing,
- contamination detection sensors,
- independent backup power systems.
These systems are installed in bunkers, shelters, command centers, but increasingly also in private homes and public buildings.
Who Should Consider a CBRN System?
- residents living near chemical plants or transport hubs,
- government institutions, schools, hospitals, public buildings,
- developers and investors building new residential areas,
- private homeowners in strategic or at-risk regions,
- individuals focused on emergency preparedness (preppers, survivalists).
What Does a CBRN System Provide in Practice?
- protection from chemical warfare agents (e.g. sarin, chlorine, phosgene),
- airborne containment of biological pathogens (viruses, spores, bacteria),
- overpressure maintenance to prevent contaminated air from entering,
- continued breathable air supply in long-term incidents,
- critical time buffer for evacuation or survival in shelter.