Türkiye wants to send Ukraine old US-made cluster munitions—one human rights group is fighting to stop it
HRW is targeting a $256 million transfer of decades-old rockets and shells that Kyiv wants to resist the Russian invasion.
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Russia has reportedly engineered missile that waits for first responders. Submunitions detonate 20-30 minutes after impact
The submunitions scatter hundreds of meters from the strike point and explode in the time window when rescuers and evacuating civilians are most exposed.
Russia killed many Ukrainian civilians, while “peace” talks were underway in UAE
On 4 February, right when the Ukrainian delegation had "peace" talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi, Russia killed…
Russia hits Ukraine’s energy grid, injures civilians and leaves deadly cluster bombs
Russian forces launched both drones and missiles on central Poltava Oblast, damaging energy infrastructure and residential buildings.
Russia rains down biggest 500-missile and drone attack on Kyiv’s homes, sendinge message of defiance to US peace efforts
A Russian terror attack on 17 June was the largest of the full-scale war, says military expert Ivan…
Russia kills civilians in central Sumy with Tornado-S cluster munitions. “Hypersonic” Kinzhal hits near Mykolaiv (updated)
The rush-hour morning strike on Sumy also injured seven civilians, including children.
Russia starts using civilian cars with extensive anti-drone protection in Donetsk Oblast assaults (video)
A failed Russian assault near Bahatyr used such cars alongside motorcycles. Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed 24 of 28 vehicles, repelling the attack.
Ukraine requests UN Security Council meeting over recent Kryvyi Rih strike
Russian forces struck Kryvyi Rih with an Iskander-M cluster missile on 4 April, killing 20 civilians, including 9 children.
Warsaw joins Baltic States in exiting Ottawa landmine treaty, struggles to find new supply
While adhering to humanitarian law, Poland plans to restore its anti-personnel mine capabilities, possibly relying on Ukraine as a supplier.
Lithuania withdraws from cluster munitions convention
Vilnius formally exited the cluster munitions ban today, six months after submitting its mandatory exit notice to the UN.
North Korean troops return to Kursk using new tactics and guided missiles
Pyongyang soldiers now use smaller assault groups rather than company-sized formations, and deploy Bulsae-4 missile vehicles.
Six-hour Russian assault repelled by Ukraine’s 110th Mechanized in Donetsk Oblast (video)
Russians deployed an armored column led by a mine-clearing "turtle" tank. Ukrainian drones and artillery destroyed it and hunted for scattered infantry.
Ukraine repels 16-hour Russian-North Korean infantry assault in Kursk Oblast (video)
Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigade has repelled a prolonged multipronged infantry attack using combined arms and inflicting heavy losses.
US readies $ 725 million arms package for Ukraine
The Biden administration prepared the military aid package for Ukraine, including anti-tank arms, landmines, and cluster munitions.
Ukrainian HIMARS attack eliminates concentration of Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia Oblast (video)
The initial strike killed over 20 troops, followed by the second attack targeting evacuation vehicles and personnel.
Ukraine finds cluster munitions in Zhytomyr Oblast following Russian missile strike
A missile strike on 26 August killed one woman and injured three others.
Russia may intend to retrofit Kh-32 missiles with cluster munitions
Recently obtained documents indicate Russian intentions to upgrade Kh-32 cruise missiles with cluster munitions, known for causing high civilian casualties, Ukraine's National Resistance Center reported.
Battle of Avdiivka: Russia strangles Ukrainian stronghold
Avdiivka stands firm against the Russian onslaught even though the forces of the opposing sides are unequal.
British intel: Russia increases use of 500kg cluster munitions
While Russian glide bomb kits have struggled with accuracy, the numerous submunitions contained in a single RBK-500 glide bomb kit increase the chances of inflicting significant damage far from the intended target.