Ukrainian forces have begun to use U.S.-provided cluster munitions on the battlefield against Russia, U.S. officials confirmed Thursday. “I believe they have started using them,” Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters at the Pentagon. “They have committed to use it responsibly, to keep track of and record where they are using it, so when this…
Ukrainian forces have begun to use U.S.-provided cluster munitions on the battlefield against Russia, U.S. officials confirmed Thursday.
“I believe they have started using them,” Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters at the Pentagon.
“They have committed to use it responsibly, to keep track of and record where they are using it, so when this war is over, they can begin those demining efforts,” she added.
And White House national security spokesperson John Kirby also confirmed the controversial weapon’s use, stressing that Ukrainian forces are “using them appropriately.
