Russia bombards Odesa region with cluster munition – Bellingcat expert
“First example of air-dropped cluster munition I've seen. An RBK-500, reportedly in Zatoka, Odesa. These are extremely nasty and can drop hundreds of submuntions,” Bellingcat investigator Nick Waters, former British officer, posted on Twitter following the analysis of photos of airstrike on Zatoka.
First example of air-dropped cluster munition I've seen.
— Nick Waters (@N_Waters89) March 4, 2022
An RBK-500, reportedly in Zatoka, Odessa. These are extremely nasty and can drop hundreds of submuntions. pic.twitter.com/f8AO5TVHTR
According to Waters, the local authorities in Zatoka also state they recovered an RBK-250, another air-dropped cluster munition.
The local authorities in Zatoka also state they recovered an RBK-250, another air-dropped cluster munition.
— Nick Waters (@N_Waters89) March 4, 2022
The failure rate of these submunitions is high: usually a large proportion of bomblets do not detonate, which frequently end up injuring or killing curious children. pic.twitter.com/YZ2EZOqphh
“The failure rate of these submunitions is high: usually a large proportion of bomblets do not detonate, which frequently end up injuring or killing curious children,” he added.
As reported, on February 24, Russian president Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine and launched a large-scale invasion.
Russian troops are killing civilians, shelling and destroying key infrastructure facilities, and missiles hit Ukrainians' homes.
Martial law was imposed in Ukraine and general mobilization was announced. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the support of the entire nation, courageously resist Russian aggression.
Ukraine filed a lawsuit against the Russian Federation at the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague. International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan commenced an investigation into the situation in Ukraine.
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