2023-05-07 05:30:26
Kiev – Ukraine says Russian forces used phosphorus bombs in Bakhmut. Ukraine’s defense ministry released drone footage of the attack on Friday night. The rest of the attack with phosphorus weapons in the Donetsk region can be seen in the video. Petro Andryushchenko, adviser to the mayor of Mariupol, said that Russia implemented the same strategy when there were no other options to capture Mariupol.
∙ What are phosphorus bombs?
Phosphorus bombs are also known as explosive bombs. It is a weapon consisting of white phosphorus that ignites quickly in air. White phosphorus, when used in weapons, can create intense fires and cause catastrophic damage through buildings, vehicles, and other objects.
Phosphorus bombs can engulf an entire area in a fireball. Attacks can be launched on the enemy’s key centers, weapons, infrastructure etc. Historical records say that phosphorus bombs were used in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), the US coalition has used phosphorus bombs against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Breathing air from the blast area can also cause health problems in the future.
∙ Not banned, but a war crime
White phosphorus bombs have not yet been banned. But using them in populated areas is considered a war crime. They burn very quickly and are very difficult to extinguish. The use of phosphorus bombs is believed to be due to the months-long Russian attempt to capture Bakhmut without success. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced that phosphorus bombs are currently being used in the areas where the people of Bakhmut have been evacuated.
It is clear in the video that tall buildings are engulfed in flames. In other videos posted on social media, the ground can be seen on fire. Russia has not yet publicly acknowledged the use of phosphorus bombs. Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said last year that Russia will not violate international laws. Before the war started, more than 80,000 people lived in Bakhmut. But currently no one lives there.
English Summary: Ukraine Releases Video Footage Claiming Russia Dropped Phosphorus Bombs On Bakhmut | WATCH
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