Russians Unleash Thermite Rain on Mining Town Voehledar
In the battle for Voehledar, a mining town in southeastern Ukraine, the Russians have deployed "thermite bombs", according to images circulating online.
These are bombs that do not explode but burn. "This is one of the most brutal weapons of the Russians," said Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Russian troops have been trying to take Voehledar since late January, but like so many other places in Ukraine, progress is slow, and casualties are heavy. For example, the 155th naval infantry, about 5,000 strong, was almost eliminated in mid-February.
The Russian troops on the ground already complained about a lack of ammunition and grenades, so they tried another way. The images above show how a "thermite rain" descends on the mining town. Although it is unknown when the images would date p...