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October 21, 2014

Reports: Ukraine Used Cluster Munitions in Donetsk in Possible War Crime 
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Two new reports accuse Ukrainian forces of using cluster munitions as
part of their fight against pro-Russian rebels in the city of Donetsk.
The New York Times reports the two attacks in early October wounded at
least six people and killed a Red Cross employee. Cluster munitions
contain dozens or even hundreds of smaller components which fan out
indiscriminately over a wide area. Many do not explode right away,
effectively becoming landmines. Human Rights Watch says Ukraine's
apparent use of cluster munitions in populated areas may amount to war
crimes. The group said it suspects anti-government rebels have also used
cluster munitions.

 

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