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The US Is Sending Cluster Bombs to Ukraine: How It Could Harm Civilians
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In the shadowy game of geopolitics, decisions are often made that reverberate far beyond the immediate battlefield.
Such is the case with the Biden Administration's recent decision to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions, a move that has the potential to dramatically escalate the ongoing conflict with Russia and put countless civilian lives at risk
Cluster munitions are a type of weapon that disperses smaller bombs, or submunitions, over a large area.
They were first used in World War II with the intention of destroying multiple dispersed military targets or combatants.
However, their use has been controversial due to their potential to cause indiscriminate harm to civilians.
A significant number of these submunitions do not explode on impact, posing a long-term threat to civilians who may inadvertently trigger these unexploded bomblets.
In fact, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross, 10 to 40% of submunitions have not exploded in recent conflicts, leading to countries and regions being infested with tens of thousands and sometimes millions of dangerous and highly unstable submunitions.
The decision to supply Ukraine with these controversial weapons has also raised questions about the role of the international community in the conflict.
While the United States and other NATO countries have been providing Ukraine with military aid, the provision of cluster munitions could be seen as an escalation of their involvement.
This could potentially provoke Russia and its allies, leading to a further escalation of the conflict, including the possible use of nuclear weapons.
The international community must continue to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The Ukraine War serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of war and the importance of diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution.
The introduction of advanced weaponry, such as F-16s and cluster munitions, into the conflict could provoke a response from Russia.
This could lead to a nuclear conflict, the consequences of which would be catastrophic for the entire world.
So, while the decision to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions may provide a short-term military advantage, it carries significant risks.
As we stand on the precipice of this new phase in the conflict, we must convince leaders to advocate for peace, and support those who are most directly affected by this war.
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