Ukraine accused Russia of using a cluster weapon in a civilian area on Monday, killing five people. A strike on Wednesday killed three others, an official said.
Tag: Cluster Munitions
Dwindling Ammunition Stocks Pose Grave Threat to Ukraine
What few munitions remain are often mismatched with battlefield needs as the country’s forces gird for an expected Russian offensive this summer.
Ukrainians Embrace Cluster Munitions, but Are They Helping?
The weapons, banned by most countries over human rights concerns, are “not a magic wand,” but some Ukrainian troops say they are making a difference in fighting Russian forces.
Ukrainian Commanders Confident About Offensive Despite Problems
Despite tough fighting and heavy casualties, Ukrainian commanders say their forces are in better shape now than just months ago, while Russian troops appear worse off.
A Ceaseless War Leaves Lethal Threats Lurking Underfoot
Even as the fighting in Syria has largely stalled, more than a decade of conflict has left behind an array of unexploded munitions like cluster bombs. An earthquake in February heightened the risks.
Ukraine Starts Using U.S.-Made Cluster Munitions, Officials Say
The weapons are being used in the southeast, the officials say.
U.S. Cluster Munitions Arrive in Ukraine, but Impact on Battlefield Remains Unclear
U.S. officials and military analysts say the weapons, which are banned by many countries, will ease Ukraine’s artillery ammunition shortage but may not have an immediate impact in the war.
Democrats Denounce Biden’s Decision to Send Ukraine Cluster Munitions
Some lawmakers questioned how the United States could maintain the moral high ground while supplying Ukraine with weapons that could harm civilians. Republicans cheered the move.
The U.S. Is Expected to Provide Cluster Munitions to Ukraine. Here Is Why They Are Controversial.
Ukraine has pressed the United States to supply it with the munitions. Here’s a guide to why this type of weapon is controversial and widely banned — and why Kyiv wants it.
In Fields Sown With Bombs, Ukraine’s Farmers Risk Deadly Harvest
Some who till the breadbaskets of Ukraine have already lost three seasons of planting to war. With mines and cluster bombs widely scattered, normal harvests seem far in the future.