Banned Weapons: Report: Number of Cluster Bomb Victims Rises Rapidly
In 2025, the number of cluster bomb victims has more than tripled according to a report. Ukraine is once again particularly affected.
The number of cluster bomb victims is expected to surge in 2025, with at least 1,063 people killed or injured, more than triple the previous year's total. The Cluster Munition Coalition, a coalition of non-governmental organizations, reported that 87% of the victims were civilians, with Ukraine being the most affected country due to the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Russian forces have been accused of using internationally banned cluster bombs in Ukraine, resulting in at least 927 casualties. Other countries affected by cluster bombs include Afghanistan, Cambodia, Iraq, Laos, Lebanon, Myanmar, Syria, and Russia.
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