Now questions have been raised about the role of Russia and China in the war regarding the use of cluster bomb missiles by Iran. Israeli officials say that Iran has fired ballistic missiles with cluster bombs at Israel. This is the first recorded use of these weapons in the current war. Actually, cluster bomb is considered to be the most controversial weapon among modern explosive weapons. Their specialty is that cluster bombs can spread dozens of small bombs in a large area at once.
Why questions are being raised on Russia and China
Israeli officials say that some Iranian cluster bomb missile warheads may be released into the air. These can turn into dangerous pieces and spread for several kilometers. Army experts have warned. He said that these weapons change the atmosphere of war. Instead of exploding at one place, it can spread to many areas. This increases the risk to the lives of common people. It does not burst for a long time. But it can remain dangerous for a long time. However, the question is that this is not just a military threat, but how Iran developed this capability should be found out. Israel has raised questions on Russia and China regarding this. He has said that Russia or China’s army may be involved in this.
The warhead explodes before it hits the ground, scattering smaller bombs.
Israeli military officials say that the warhead of the Iranian missile exploded four to seven kilometers before falling on the ground. About 20 small bombs (submunitions) fell from this. All this spread on the ground for five to eight kilometers. A bomb hit a house in the town of Azor, south of Tel Aviv. The collision caused damage to the building. However, no one died.
Apart from this, Iran’s ballistic missile carrying a cluster bomb fell near Tel Aviv. At least 12 people were injured in this. According to NBC News report, at least 11 people have been killed in Israel in Iranian ballistic missile attacks since February 28. One thousand people were injured in these.
Iran is launching rapid attacks with missiles
Iran has also changed the pattern of its attacks during the war. On March 3, Iran fired 6 missiles towards Israel. This was much less than on 28 February. Israel says that the use of cluster warheads has posed an operational challenge. These weapons remain a threat to urban areas. It becomes difficult to stop them. Other dangers also increase on the ground. Iran also fired at least five missiles at Israel on Saturday. On Tuesday also, Iran fired a missile towards central Israel. Israeli officials have admitted that there has been damage at many places.
How do missile warheads work?
Instead of a single blast, the missile opens in the air. Releases small bombs. Each submunition contains seven kilograms of explosive. However, these bombs turn out to be small losses and prove to be big losses.
Iran keeps information about the capability of its cluster weapons confidential. There has been a lot of discussion on cluster weapons at the international level. More than 100 countries signed the agreement in 2008. This is an international agreement. Through this, the use and production of these weapons is banned. At present, 111 countries have joined this treaty. Neither Israel nor Iran signed it. The US also refused to join the convention. Russia has also used these cluster bombs in the war against Ukraine.
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