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Did Kiev use white phosphorous in civilian areas? Expert comments on latest video — RT Op-Edge

Footage presented by self-defense forces in eastern Ukraine as alleged proof of Kiev's use of white phosphorous bombs shows many characteristics of the forbidden explosive, former British army officer Charles Shoebridge told RT.

Rebels are claiming that the Ukrainian army fired white phosphorus bombs, which are banned under international law, during its latest shelling of the city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.

Moscow also says it has proof that the Ukrainian military has used the controversial weapon on at least six different occasions.

Russia’s Defense Ministry claims there were a number of indicators that line up with the use of phosphorous bombs, including the temperature at which the bombs burnt and the speed at which the they fell.



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