Russia dropped cluster bombs on residential neighbourhoods

The wreckage of a cluster bomb after a shelling on the street in Kharkiv, March 3. Photo: Andriy Marienko

The UN has recorded evidence of cluster bombs during a full-scale Russian invasion. In particular, such bombs were purposefully dropped on the central city hospital in Vuhledar, Donetsk region, as a result of which four civilians were killed and 10 others were injured. In addition, the UN has recorded another case of cluster bombs in several districts of Kharkiv. As a result, nine civilians were killed, and 37 were injured.

Consequences of cluster bombings in Vuhledar, Donetsk region. Photo: Donetsk Regional State Administration

Cluster bombs are special weapon that scatters small explosive munitions over the affected area. They, in turn, disperse and affect a much larger area. These bombs are deadly to civilians, even if dropped on military installations.

Such bombs in civilian areas are a direct terror against civilians and are intended to destroy them.

Russia dropped cluster bombs on residential neighbourhoods

Explore more

Two Russian missiles hit residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia

Russian troops hit and partially damaged a dormitory in Rzhyshchiv, the Kyiv region

On the night of March 2, Russian forces hit a residential building in Zaporizhzhia

Kherson under fire: Russian forces continue to shell the city

In Kramatorsk, a residential building was destroyed by Russian missile

Russian missile hit a residential building in Dnipro, causing the entire section to collapse