Russia used phosphorus bombs in Mariupol, UK says
warning comes in the MoD's routine morning briefing as combat for the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol increases
By Ishika Dangayach
Published - Apr 11, 2022, 10:06 AM ET
Last Updated - Feb 23, 2024, 02:16 AM EST
• Russian bombardment continues in the Donetsk and Luhansk areas with Ukrainian forces repelling multiple attacks
“Russian forces' prior use of phosphorous munitions in the Donetsk Oblast raises the possibility of their future employment in Mariupol as fighting for the city intensifies,” the United Kingdom defense ministry said in a report.
The warning comes in the MoD's routine morning briefing as combat for the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol increases.
