The effects of phosphorus bullets are devastating what happens when they come in contact with oxygen
By: VirgilioNotizie | Published on: 31.03.2022 12:26
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Russian soldiers would use Bullets and Phosphorus Bombs in different areas of Ukraine. This was announced by the head of the Donetsk regional military administration Kyrylenko: “At least 11 residents were injured, including 4 children,” he said.
Phosphorus bullets in Ukraine, the accusation against Russian soldiers
“Last night the Russian soldiers deployed phosphorus balls in Mariinka, Krasnogorivka, Novomyhailivka, in the Donetsk region, the governor of the region, Pavlo Kyrylenko, told the news, adding that “11 civilians were injured in the blasts, including 4 children.
What are phosphorus bullets, what are their effects and why are they banned?
From the war in Vietnam to the two conflicts in Iraq that run through Israel phosphorus He was often called a real killer of unconventional wars.
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the Effect of Phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen, it triggers a sudden release of heat, generating immense and perpetual heat to the point of physical exhaustion of matter.
Another effect of phosphorus bullets is the release of phosphoric anhydride, which in turn reacts with watercontaining compounds to release it phosphoric acida tissuedestroying poison.
For this reason Phosphorus is now banned since the Geneva Convention of 1980 and is mainly a component of tracer bullets. As if that weren’t enough, phosphorus also burns underwater and therefore devalues and prevents the right of surrender. In summary, phosphorus weapons also kill civilians and those who decide to surrender.
An example of the effects of a phosphorus bomb in Aleppo, Syria
Ukraine, the current situation according to the Ukrainian intelligence service
As reported by Adnkronos, the Ukrainian intelligence service announced that despite the Russia announced to reduce its military actions in Chernihiv, massive bombings and rocket attacks by Moscow continue.
In addition, despite the withdrawal of a number of Troops from Kyivthe city is still under siege, both to the east and to the west, indicating an intensification of fighting in the city’s suburbs in the coming days.
The heavy fighting eventually continues Mariupola key target for Moscow, but the center of the city remains under the control of Ukrainian forces.
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