White House Says Ukraine Has Begun Deploying Cluster Bombs Against Russian Forces

 

CNN: Ukraine has started using US provided cluster munitions in combat 

Ukrainian troops have started firing the cluster munitions provided by the US as part of their counteroffensive against Russia, according to two US officials and another person briefed on the matter. 

The US is still waiting for updates from Ukrainian forces about how effective the munitions have been on the battlefield, one of the officials said. 

National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby confirmed later on Thursday that Ukrainians forces have begun using the munitions.  

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WNU editor: The U.S. is hoping that cluster bombs will be a game changer that will help speed up Ukraine's counteroffensive. I doubt it. Russia has a massive arsenal of cluster munitions, and there are now reports that they have started to use these munitions on Ukrainian targets in the Donbas region. 

White House Says Ukraine Has Begun Deploying Cluster Bombs Against Russian Forces  

Ukraine begins firing U.S.-provided cluster munitions at Russian forces -- Washington Post  

Ukraine has begun deploying cluster bombs against Russian forces, says White House -- The Guardian  

Cluster munitions in Ukrainian hands, being deployed in field, White House says -- Reuters 

Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US -- BBC  

Ukraine attacks Russia's Belgorod region with cluster munitions – governor -- RT  

Ukraine attacked Russian village with cluster munitions: Governor -- Al Jazeera  

Armed Forces of Ukraine start using cluster munitions – Washington Post -- Ukrainska Pravda

 Behind Washington's Decision to Supply Cluster Bombs to Ukraine -- New Yorker

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