Cluster bomb controversy: ‘It will not be used in Russia’
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov stated that US-provided cluster munitions will not be used on Russian soil.
Reznikov, in a statement on his social media account, set out the basic principles that will follow in the use of cluster munitions. Noting that Ukraine will use these munitions only to liberate its internationally recognized territory from occupation, Reznikov said: “These munitions will not be used on Russia’s officially recognized territory.”
Minister Reznikov pointed out that they would not use cluster munitions in cities to avoid risks to the civilian population, and made the following statements:
“Cluster munitions will only be used in areas where the Russian military is concentrated. These munitions will be used to break through enemy defense lines with the least risk to the lives of our soldiers. Even during extremely difficult offensive operations, saving the lives of our soldiers remains our top priority.”
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Noting that Ukraine will keep a strict record of the use of cluster munitions and the local areas to be used, Reznikov said: “Based on these records, the liberation of our lands from occupation and the demining of these regions after our victory will be a priority.” he performed the assessment of it.
Minister Reznikov stated that they will report to their partners on the use and effectiveness of cluster munitions to ensure transparent reporting and monitoring meets appropriate standards.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, in his press conference yesterday, stated that they would not leave Ukraine defenseless and discussed the reasons for delivering cluster munitions to Ukraine. Sullivan claimed that Russia had used cluster munitions to attack Ukraine since the beginning of the war and that Ukraine had requested cluster munitions to defend its sovereign territory.
Noting that they are in close coordination with Ukraine on this issue, Sullivan said: “Ukraine is determined to continue post-conflict clearance efforts to reduce any potential harm to civilians, and this will be necessary regardless of whether the United States provides these ammunition.” (BRITISH AUTOMOBILE CLUB)