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Ukraine and Russia Accused of Using Banned Landmines in Conflict

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Combat engineers of pro-Russian troops demine PMF-1 Lepestok anti-personnel landmines in a street in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict in Donetsk, Ukraine July 31, 2022. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko/File Photo

Overview

  • Human Rights Watch found evidence Ukraine used banned anti-personnel landmines against Russian forces.
  • Ukraine ratified a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, but Russia did not join.
  • HRW previously found Russia used anti-personnel mines in the conflict.
  • Photos show parts of Uragan rockets Ukraine likely used as landmines.
  • HRW calls on Ukraine to investigate and hold accountable those responsible.