Footage from a Ukrainian drone captures the fiery aftermath that followed a Russian incendiary munition strike on Bakhmut. Widespread burning and smoke covers the city.

Russian has repeatedly used cluster munitions in various battles across multiple Ukrainian cities. The munitions burn structures so there is no where for the enemy to hide, and the thick smoke allows maneuvering forces to relocate undetected. The Wagner units backed by Russian VDV paratroopers are also using whatever ammunition they can get their hands on at this point.

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