A Ukrainian ambassador accused during the day this Tuesday that Russia dropped thermobaric bombs on Ukrainian territory, serious accusations because these military elements are prohibited by the Geneva Convention, following the end of World War II.
Russia dropped thermobaric bombs on Ukraine, which demonstrates the “devastation” that Moscow is seeking, according to the Ukrainian ambassador to Washington on Monday. Oksana Markarova.
This, following holding meetings in the United States Congress to explain the situation in his country in the midst of the Russian invasion.
At the end of the meetings with senators of both parties, Markarova denounced the use of these thermobaric bombs.
These elements are also known as bomb of void and provoke high temperature explosions, by Russian forces. Despite this, he did not give details on where they would have been used.
The diplomat remarked that this type of weapons “are prohibited by the Geneva convention” so its use underlines that the “devastation” what Russia is looking for in Ukraine is “great”, according to statements collected by the American network Fox.
Markorava therefore requested more weapons and military assistance following on Saturday the Secretary of State, Antony Blink, announce the approval of $350 million in additional equipment for Ukraine, including Javalin man-portable anti-tank missiles.
Prohibited use of thermobaric bombs
After the meeting, the US senators stressed Washington’s commitment to Ukraine.
“Proud to speak with Ambassador Markarova and tell her that the Senate will continue supporting and accelerating lethal assistance to Ukraine. We keep up the pressure on Putin to put an end to this unjustified war.” the senator pointed out Bob Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.
After months of tensions, Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine five days ago that has left at least 102 dead and 304 civilian wounded.
This was reported by the United Nations Office for Human Rights, although the Ukrainian authorities The death toll rises to 352.
What’s more, 422,000 Ukrainians have had to leave their country, to which must be added more than 100,000 internally displaced persons, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency.
