According to US media, Ukrainian troops probably used US-supplied cluster munitions in the recapture of the village of Urozajne in Donbass.
Drone footage of the battle for Urozhayne, a village in the Donetsk region, captured Russian soldiers retreating south under fire from what weapons experts quoted by CNN have identified as possible cluster munitions.
The commander of the Ukrainian assault company said Russian forces suffered heavy casualties, especially when they “began to flee”. However, he did not comment on the possible use of cluster munitions on the battlefield.
American journalists could not confirm whether they were US-supplied Dual Purpose Conventional Enhanced Munitions (DPICM). Ukraine itself is said to have produced similar munitions and may have used them during the fighting for Urozajne.
Cluster munitions in Ukraine. Why is it controversial?
The announcement that the US would send cluster munitions to Ukraine was seen as controversial due to humanitarian concerns about their use – cluster munitions spread missiles over a wide area and unexploded munitions could pose a threat to civilians long after hostilities have ended.
In this regard, the Ukrainian army stated that cluster munitions will not be used in cities, densely populated areas or on Russian territory.
Earlier, first Germany, and then Spain, spoke out against the supply of cluster munitions to Ukraine. These two NATO member states are among more than 100 countries party to the Cluster Munitions Convention (CCM), which prohibits their use, stockpiling and production. The US, Ukraine and Russia have not signed it.
The treaty is concluded without a time limit. Its withdrawal requires justification and is excluded when the withdrawing party is involved in an armed conflict.
Source: Do Rzeczy
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