Journalists write that experts fear that cluster munitions will further exacerbate the demining problem of Ukrainian soil in the future.
Turkey started sending cluster munitions developed by the USA to Ukraine at the end of 2022. The Foreign Policy publication writes about it, citing its sources.
The publication writes that Ukraine needs this type of ammunition to destroy Russian tanks. Turkey tried to hide its ammunition supply.
“After the US denied Ukraine access to cluster munitions, Turkey was the only place to get them,” the source told reporters.
According to him, Turkey has become one of Ukraine’s most important allies, despite some rapprochement with Russia.
Although the report did not share information about the number of cluster munitions in Turkey’s stocks, it was stated that Ankara-based Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Industry Corporation had produced long-range artillery shells capable of firing 155 mm cannons in the past.
Journalists write that those who support the US supply of cluster munitions to Ukraine say that this is the most effective way to destroy the unfortified and uncovered Russian trench lines in the open areas of Donbass. These supporters say the need is exacerbated by the fact that US stockpiles of high-explosive shells are already nearly depleted.
Cluster munitions are reportedly about 5 to 10 times more deadly than standard high-explosive fragmentation shells the US is currently shipping to Ukraine. Citing wear and tear on its artillery batteries, Ukraine requested from Sweden so-called BONUS cluster shells and small-caliber bombs that could be launched with HIMARS. The United States has agreed to send them, but has not yet provided them.
The publication also states that Turkey, like the USA, is not a party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Still, experts fear that cluster munitions will exacerbate the demining problem in Ukraine in the future. Cluster munitions are randomly distributed when fired, and they also do not explode from time to time.
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When a cluster grenade detonates, it releases or launches sub-munitions – smaller ammunition. It is often used to destroy personnel and vehicles.
Previously Focus He wrote that the media learned that the Ukrainian army will begin training the Patriot air defense system next week. Training of Ukrainian military personnel will take place at Fort Sill military base in Oklahoma, where American military personnel are also trained in advanced air defense systems.
We also remember that Canada will buy NASAMS air defense system for Ukraine. This decision was made by the head of the Canadian Ministry of Defense, Anita Anan, after a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov.
It has been reported that some RAM II unmanned aerial vehicles belonging to Ukraine are also ready to take off. Ukrainian drones will hit the equipment and air defense systems of the enemy army. One of these devices was used to destroy the Russian Osa air defense system.
Source: Focus
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