🇺🇸🇺🇦 White House Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine Amid Controversy
☑️ President Joe Biden has approved the transfer of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, reversing earlier US policy and sparking criticism from arms control advocates. The move was reported by The Washington Post on November 19 and aligns with recent decisions to loosen restrictions on long-range strikes into Russia.
💥 The US mines being sent to Ukraine are designed to self-deactivate or self-destruct within days, addressing concerns about long-term civilian harm. Ukrainian officials have pledged not to deploy these weapons in densely populated areas.
🪖 This decision is seen as a response to escalating Russian offensives, including relentless troop assaults in eastern Ukraine.
📈 These mines are intended to bolster Ukrainian defenses against mass infantry attacks, particularly where Russian forces are advancing regardless of high casualties. The US, which holds a stockpile of 3 million mines, has not used these weapons widely since 1991.
☑️ President Joe Biden has approved the transfer of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, reversing earlier US policy and sparking criticism from arms control advocates. The move was reported by The Washington Post on November 19 and aligns with recent decisions to loosen restrictions on long-range strikes into Russia.
💥 The US mines being sent to Ukraine are designed to self-deactivate or self-destruct within days, addressing concerns about long-term civilian harm. Ukrainian officials have pledged not to deploy these weapons in densely populated areas.
🪖 This decision is seen as a response to escalating Russian offensives, including relentless troop assaults in eastern Ukraine.
📈 These mines are intended to bolster Ukrainian defenses against mass infantry attacks, particularly where Russian forces are advancing regardless of high casualties. The US, which holds a stockpile of 3 million mines, has not used these weapons widely since 1991.