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militaryukrainemedium impact18/08/2026, 11:05:14Confidence 61/100

HRW reports Russia used cluster munitions in Kyiv attack — not independently verified

Human Rights Watch claims that Russia used cluster munitions in a missile attack on Kyiv on August 5, 2026 — not independently verified. This allegation raises the possibility of a war crime.

Location: Kyiv

Claims & verification status

Likely

Human Rights Watch claims that Russia used cluster munitions in a missile attack on Kyiv on August 5, 2026

Attributed to: Human Rights Watch

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