2023-07-11 20:09:00
The Minister asserts that Russia has never used such armaments before in the context of its military campaign. This type of ammunition is banned by most countries in the world, with the exception of Russia, Ukraine and the United States.
“Russian cluster bombs are much more effective than those of the United States and are available in a wider and more diverse range,” he added.
War in Ukraine: “The decision of the United States grieves us. We are deeply concerned regarding the consequences it will have”
Washington decided last week to deliver cluster munitions to Ukraine. US President Joe Biden assured that the decision to deliver these controversial weapons had been “very difficult”, but represented “the right thing to do”.
Cluster munitions are a method of dispersing large numbers of small bombs from a rocket, missile or artillery shell that scatters them in midair over a wide area. These munitions are controversial because much of them do not explode immediately, endangering civilians in affected areas.
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