According to a report by the Fragmentation Weapons Observatory, since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February 2022, these munitions have caused the highest number of civilian casualties worldwide. The Russian army has used them extensively, and Ukraine has been accused of using them as well. In 2024, Ukraine recorded 193 out of the 314 global casualties. Fragmentation munitions pose a long-term threat, as many do not explode on impact. Neither Russia nor Ukraine are signatories to the convention that bans these weapons. The report also mentions the significant losses suffered by Russia in the conflict.
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Muniţiile cu fragmentaţie au ucis şi rănit un număr record de civili în Ucraina, de la începerea războiului în 2022 (raport)
Raport: Munițiile cu fragmentație au ucis și rănit peste 1.200 de civili în Ucraina de la începerea războiului în 2022 | Deschide
Munițiile cu fragmentație au ucis și rănit peste 1.200 de civili în #Ucraina de la începerea războiului în 2022 (raport)
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