KIEV: Human Rights Watch on Thursday accused both government and rebels forces of using cluster bombs in eastern Ukraine, with at least 13 civilians killed by the weapons since the start of the year.
“Using cluster munitions shows utter disregard for civilians,” said Ole Solvang, senior emergencies researcher at Human Rights Watch (HRW).
“Neither side should use these widely banned weapons; they affect a large area, endangering nearby civilians, and unexploded sub-munitions pose a risk to civilians long after the attack.”
The US-based rights group said it had evidence both sides to the conflict in eastern Ukraine had used the weapons in January …read more
Source: theSun
