US to send cluster bombs to Ukraine – presumably with similar guarantees as those used by Russia that civilian casualties will be minimized from indiscriminate use

From here:

U.S. to send cluster bombs to Ukraine – One America News Network (oann.com)

“In 2008, an international treaty, which was signed by over 120 countries, banned the transfer, use and stockpiling of the weapons. However, the United States, Ukraine and Russia did not sign the treaty.

The decision by the Biden administration is met with criticism and resistance from other world leaders, as well as the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg who disapproves of the decision, however he said that the decision is up to individual nations.”

“An announcement is expected from the Biden administration later on Friday to confirm that the Pentagon will send thousands of Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munitions (DPICMs) to Ukraine as part of the new military aid package worth up to $800 million.

The DPICMs are surface-to-surface warheads that are designed to explode and send multiple small munitions, which can range from small rounds to small explosives, over a wide area to cause as much damage as possible. The rounds that are dispelled can also be shape charges that are designed to penetrate armored vehicle.”

I wonder how many buildings are “dual (military + civilian) use” with civilian “human shields” or whether these people are even viewed as shields or simply potential “collateral damage” by both sides.

An update on the battle fronts here (3 minute video):

Cheap Lives Of Ukrainian Servicemen In Exchange For Expensive NATO VehiclesSouth Front

Situation map:

Ukraine Interactive map - Ukraine Latest news on live map - liveuamap.com

Onwards

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