Ukraine Condemns Russian Cluster Munition Strike Near Kyiv’s Historic Religious Sites
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Russia’s use of cluster munitions against civilians, accusing Moscow of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and cultural heritage following a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv’s historic center, UATV English reports. According to the ministry, Russia carried out the attack on October 22 using a ballistic missile equipped with a cluster…
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has harshly criticized Russia for using cluster munitions in an attack near Kyiv's historic religious sites on October 22. The attack, which targeted an area between the Sviato-Vvedensky Monastery and the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - caused damage to civilian infrastructure and cultural landmarks.
Ukraine's ministry asserts that the missile strike was deliberately aimed at civilian targets, highlighting Russia's disregard for international humanitarian law. The use of cluster munitions poses particular risks to civilians because their effects can extend beyond intended targets, with unexploded submunitions potentially contaminating the area for extended periods.
The ministry cites international laws, including the Geneva Convention and the Rome Statute, in condemning Russia's actions as a war crime. Ukraine urges global partners to enforce stricter sanctions, increase defense support, and invest in domestic defense production to protect its civilians from further Russian aggression.
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