Ukraine Begins Using US-Supplied Cluster Munitions - WP

 Ukraine has begun using US-provided cluster munitions against Russian forces in the southeast of the country, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing Ukrainian officials familiar with the matter.

A Ukrainian official told The Post that the munitions were fired at Russian positions to destroy the fortifications slowing down Ukraine's counteroffensive effort, the report said.

Cluster munitions are also expected to be used near the Russian-controlled city of Bakhmut, according to the report.

 Cluster munitions are banned by the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which has been ratified by 123 countries. The US, Ukraine, Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and South Korea have not signed the convention.