UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that all parties to the conflict in Ukraine must refrain from harming civilians, including not using the Petal anti-personnel mines against the civilian population of Donbass. TASS.
“I don’t have any specific knowledge about the subject you brought forward. I can only say that the protection of civilians is an essential element in any conflict. To a question about the use of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with cluster-charged missiles equipped with “Leaves” against Donetsk and other cities, Guterres said that all parties should refrain from actions that put the lives of civilians at risk.
Former Ombudsman of DPR Morozova called The UN will respond to the use of the “Petal” mine by Kyiv.
According to Morozova, the UN should make a legal assessment of the actions of the Ukrainian army, since the use of Petal-type mines poses a special threat to children in urban areas. Pressing on it triggers an anti-personnel mine. Citizens unfamiliar with this type of mine may not recognize it as a dangerous object.
Source: Gazeta