The Russian invaders used cluster munitions in the rear near Bakhmut. This happened near improvised landfills. The enemy understands where the APU is training.
About it 24 Kanala said the commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Denis Yaroslavsky. According to him, the invaders have repeatedly hit the rear of the Armed Forces with cluster shells.
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“The enemy once again used cluster shells in the rear where the military is gathering. It was near improvised training grounds. I say to our military: be careful. The enemy understands where we are planning or conducting well-coordinated training,” he said.
However, the Russians use not only cluster munitions for strikes. In particular, earlier the occupiers used prohibited phosphorus and chemical weapons.
Why the APU needs cluster shells
Denis Yaroslavsky noted that cluster munitions are very necessary for the Armed Forces of Ukraine for several reasons. First of all, they are able to clear the fields.
First of all, dense mining of fields for our advancement. Cluster munitions are capable of clearing them. This will greatly accelerate our offensive actions,
the commander explained.
Also, all the battles along the perimeter of the front sections are forest planting, trench buildings. Cluster munitions are able to hit sectors more effectively than, for example, a mortar does.
Note! On July 7, the United States announced another $800 million military aid package for Ukraine. In particular, it included cluster munitions.
Russia fired cluster shells at Druzhkovka
Russian occupiers use cluster munitions for attacks. In particular, on July 22, Russia fired cluster munitions at Druzhkovka in the Donetsk region. The Russians were beating the outskirts of the city. A photo from the scene was circulated on social media. According to preliminary information, the Russians took the life of one of our defenders. Several more soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were seriously injured. As a result of the attack, Deutsche Welle operator Yevgeny Shilko was wounded. It was noted that he suffered from Russian cluster munitions. The media representative was hospitalized. He is in stable condition. The journalists’ car was also damaged. According to DW, the invaders fired on the training ground of the Defense Forces. At the time of the strike, representatives of the publication made a report on the training of Ukrainian defenders.
2023-07-22 18:56:13
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