The United States will provide cluster bombs to Ukraine, which has drawn criticism from many opposition Democrats: a terrible mistake! McCollem | Cluster Bomb | United States
On July 8th, according to foreign media reports, the United States announced that it will provide cluster bombs to Ukraine. Due to the large range of damage caused by cluster bombs, it is highly likely to cause harm to civilians. This move has been criticized by various parties such as the United Nations, Germany, Russia, and Democratic Party members in the United States Congress. The Chief Member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the United States House of Representatives, McCollum, stated that the Biden administration's move is "a terrible mistake".
Data image: Cluster bombs.
Cluster bombs have a wide killing range
Still difficult to clean up for decades
On the 7th local time, US National Security Advisor Sullivan announced that the United States will provide Ukraine with a $800 million aid package, which includes providing cluster bombs to Ukraine.
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Reuters reported that cluster bombs can be opened in the air, releasing cluster bombs or small bombs that can indiscriminately kill targets over a large area, potentially causing harm to innocent civilians.
At the same time, this type of bomb has a high dud rate, and unexploded bombs will pose a threat to the local population in the decades following the end of the conflict.
Multiple opposition to the US decision
American congressman: Terrible mistake!
Regarding the US decision, a UN spokesperson stated on the 7th local time that UN Secretary General Guterres opposes the use of cluster bombs.
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German Foreign Minister Berbok stated on the 7th local time that as an "ally of the United States," Germany also opposes the delivery of cluster bombs from the United States to Ukraine.
Image: US President Biden. Photo by Chen Meng, journalist from China News Agency
In addition, nearly 20 Democrats in the United States Congress also expressed disappointment with the Biden administration's decision. The Chief Member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, McCollem, stated that "the Biden administration's decision to transport cluster bombs to Ukraine is unnecessary and a terrible mistake." McCollem also stated that "cluster bombs will bring pain, death, and expensive cleanup work for generations to come."
Karasin, Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Russian Federation Council, also responded by saying that "he hopes the international community will give the situation a proper evaluation as it is becoming increasingly unsettling", and he also stated that the Russian side will "make a strong response".
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