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Russia accused of using phosphorus bombs against Bakhmut

06.05.2023 16:50
Petro Andriushchenko, advisor to the Mayor of Mariupol, on Friday evening accused Russia on Telegram of using phosphorus bombs against Ukraine in Bakhmut.
Russian phosphorus attack on Bakhmut.
Russian phosphorus attack on Bakhmut. PAP/Armed Forces of Ukraine

Footage provided by the Ukrainian military seems to confirm the allegations that Russia has resorted to using phosphorus bombs in Bakhmut.

Phosphorus bombs are permitted under international law, but not where civilians would be likely to suffer "collateral damage" alongside military targets.

BBC analysis confirmed that fires were ablaze in an area near a school in Bakhmut, however, they were unable to confirm whether phosphorus bombs had been used there.

Sources: PAP, bbc.co.uk

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