Occupiers continue to actively use banned phosphorus and cluster munitions – General Staff

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Russian invaders continue to actively use prohibited weapons. In particular, phosphorus and cluster munitions are used.

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These and other violations of the laws and customs of war are systematically recorded and documented for international criminal institutions. This was told in the evening summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The responsibility of the surviving invaders is inevitable.

Threat from the sea

The General Staff also reported that in the Black Sea, an enemy naval grouping is covering a ground grouping. Outside the base points there are 2 carriers of sea-based cruise missiles of the Caliber type.

What is known about phosphorus bombs

• Phosphorus can be contained not only in bombs, but also in artillery shells, mines, rockets.
• A dangerous feature of such weapons is that the incendiary charge burns at a temperature of 800 – 900 degrees. Thus, even wood, metal, human and animal bodies are melted.
• When exposed to open areas, phosphorus particles cause severe burns.
• Phosphorus ammunition is only approved for use at military facilities. According to the International Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, it is strictly forbidden to use it inside or near populated areas.