Reports of Possible Russian Cluster Munition Use in Georgia
There have been several vague press reports of possible Russian use of cluster munitions in Georgia. See this article from Associated Press, this one from from a Polish news source and this Human Rights Watch report condemning Russia’s use of ‘indiscriminate’ rockets with the capacity for cluster munition warheads. Please note that Political Minefields has not independently confirmed these reports. They are cited here to encourage further investigation.
Even if cluster munitions have not been used, it is likely there will be a considerable unexploded ordnance (UXO) problem after fighting ends in Georgia. In other conflicts, such explosive remnants of war have continued to kill and injure civilians long after the guns fall silent.
[...] Update: Russian Use of Cluster Bombs Confirmed Russia used cluster munitions in populated areas in Georgia, killing at least 11 civilians and injuring many more, Human Rights Watch revealed today. This confirms earlier press reports posted on Political Minefields yesterday. [...]
Update: Russian Use of Cluster Bombs Confirmed « Political Minefields said this on 15 August 2008 at 3:18 am |