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Originally Posted by Mikhayl
IMO the use of cluster bombs with more than 0% of duds is a scandal regardless of which country drops them. That's what I wanted to point out, not yet another plain "Russia is evil" thing if that matters.
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I fully agree, and the decision the UK made was partially based on the fluid front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan that meant that either civilians or friendly troops were at risk from the small percentage of cluster munitions that did not function as intended.
The UK has also rescinded the use of anti-personnel landmines (although certain anti-tank mines initiate at pressures of around 100 static kilos, or a thin man wearing body armour running onto it) as well as any weapon designed to use fire as it's method of injury (I think this one is a Geneva Convention, but I'm a bit rusty).
Besides, why use expensive cluster munition when GMLRS can hit a target with around a 1m accuracy at up to 70km range.
Precision weaponry is taking over from area weaponry.