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What we can VERIFY about bans on cluster bombs and whether using them is a war crime
Cluster munitions that the U.S. is sending to Ukraine are banned in more than 100 countries. The use of cluster bombs can be a war crime in some cases.
Countries that haven’t ratified the Convention on Cluster Munitions treaty, such as the United States, Russia and Ukraine, can use cluster bombs without violating international law.
However, there are some cases where the use of cluster bombs by any country could violate international law and be considered a war crime. These include attacks that indiscriminately target civilians.
FACT CHECK: DID 45,000 UKRAINIAN TROOPS REACH THIS MAJOR UKRAINIAN CITY?
A video shared on Facebook claims 45,000 Ukrainian troops reached Melitopol, Ukraine.
Verdict: False
Ukraine’s offensive has not yet reached the city.
No evidence that test of US nuclear missile was done to threaten Russia
Claim: Joe Biden launched unarmed nuclear bombs as a “Russia threat.”
Verdict: No evidence that test of US nuclear missile was done to threaten Russia.
The Air Force described it as routine. News reports on the testing did not mention Russia.

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