Ukrainian soldiers’ use of cluster bombs supplied to Kiev by Washington has become less effective. An American newspaper writes about this New York Times.
As stated in the publication, citing an unnamed platoon commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), soldiers initially used such shells to hit places where large Russian troops were located. However, recently the Russian Armed Forces began to organize attacks by sending smaller units on missions.
Moreover, Russian warriors deepened the trenches on the battlefield. Therefore, the Russian Armed Forces soldiers make it even more difficult for Ukrainian troops to hit target targets, the newspaper’s source emphasized.
“Even a bunch of cluster bombs from the USA <…> in the material it is stated that it has partially lost its effectiveness on the battlefield.
January 9 Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reportedIt was stated that the country’s army successfully neutralized unexploded cluster bombs in the direction of Kupyansk. According to the ministry, during the conflict the bullets hit the territory of a private house. However, Western Group troops quickly responded to the residents’ call and neutralized the German-made ammunition.
former former CIA officer reported About the destruction of Ukrainian warehouses for Patriot systems with missiles.