Russia Ukraine War: Russia hurled phosphorus bombs in residential areas… claims Ukraine’s President Zelensky

Kyiv: While the war between Russia-Ukraine has been a month, the use of new and fierce weapons in the war is increasing. At a meeting of the US-led military alliance NATO on Thursday, Ukrainian President Zelensky claimed that Russia is now using phosphorus bombs for attacks. On Thursday morning Russia used phosphorus bombs. Once again many elders and children were killed in this attack. Zelensky also demanded military assistance from NATO. NATO member Britain may soon announce an additional 6,000 missiles to Ukraine.

According to media reports, Russia opened fire in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine on Wednesday night. The Kyiv Independent, quoting the local governor, said that Russia used phosphorus bombs along with missiles in this attack. Russia is unable to move forward, so is using heavy weapons in desperation. At the same time, NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg has warned Russia that the scope of this war will change if it uses chemical or biological weapons. This would be against international law and would have cascading ramifications. At the same time, it will have a serious impact on the people of Ukraine.

chemical attack preparation
A council on Ukraine’s national security has said that the Russian military is preparing for chemical attacks. Russian channels are telling their viewers daily about mythical laboratories that allegedly make chemical weapons in Ukraine. We emphasize that there is no such laboratory in Ukraine. Earlier, experts from the Russian Armed Forces uncovered new evidence of the involvement of the US Defense Department in the development of biological weapons in Ukraine. Earlier on Thursday, Ukraine also claimed to have destroyed a Russian ship – Orsk – in the port city of Mariupol. The ship was delivering weapons to Russian soldiers present in Mariupol.

What is a phosphorus bomb?
Phosphorus bombs are considered very dangerous. It directly harms the human body in two ways. First, the body burns. Second, if its smoke is inhaled, it makes you sick. At the same time, if its particles come in contact with the body, then it gives wounds. Usually white phosphorus is used in war. When it mixes with oxygen, it starts burning. This produces deep smoke.

Why is it used?
White phosphorus is usually used in open areas. Since it emits deep smoke, the movement of the army is not visible to anyone. Infrared vision equipment also does not work. Weapon tracking systems also fail. In this way the army can be protected from the attack of anti-tank guided missiles.

Is White Phosphorus Banned?
White phosphorus is not included in the definition of chemical weapons, but the UN has kept it in the category of banned weapons. Although its use in open areas is not illegal under international law, but its use is banned in residential areas.

Has it ever been used before?
White phosphorus is believed to have been first used as a weapon by Irish nationalists in the 19th century. Similarly, it was widely used during the first and second world wars as well.