Russia is accused of using thermobaric weapons or 'vacuum bombs' in Ukraine. These weapons are a breach of the Geneva Convention -- guidelines for humanitarian treatment in war.
Thermobaric explosives, also called fuel-air explosives , use oxygen around them to generate a high-temperature blast. The blast wave typically lasts longer than a conventional explosive and has the ability to vaporize people.
FILE - A view of damaged civil settlements after Russian attacks in Kharkiv, Ukraine on March 3, 2022. Zelenskyy has called for an international tribunal to investigate Russia’s actions and for Russia to be penalized through measures such as losing its permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council and closing airspace, ports and canals to Russian vehicles.President Zelenskyy on Thursday called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet with him. Here's his full statement, with English subtitles provided.
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