The UN has consistently opposed the use of cluster bombs. This was stated by the official representative of the president of the world organization, Stephane Dujarric. TASS.
“We have been opposing the use of cluster munitions for a long time,” he answered a question about the use of ATACMS tactical missiles with such ammunition by the Ukrainian army.
October 17 Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky approvedThe Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) use American ATACMS long-range missiles.
Before this CNN clarifiedIt was stated that the American administration transferred ATACMS tactical missiles to Ukraine without promotion in order to try to catch Russian troops by surprise.
According to The New York Times, Washington sent Kiev small batch long range missiles. According to the publication’s sources, ATACMS is equipped with cluster bombs.
Previously Shoigu commented Use of cluster bombs in Ukraine.