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.
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
