The move effectively returns to a 2014 policy that forbade the use of the weapons except in defense of South Korea.
Tag: Mines, Explosive
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In Afghanistan, Collecting Scrap Metal Is a Risky Pursuit
Discarded metal left by decades of conflict has become a livelihood for impoverished Afghans. But many have been killed by unexploded munitions.
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Civilians Near Kharkiv Are Discovering Timed Land Mines
Civilians near Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine are discovering a new threat: munitions that eject up to two dozen small mines that explode at intervals.
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New Russian Land Mine Poses Special Risk in Ukraine
The sophisticated POM-3 mine was discovered last week by Ukrainian bomb technicians, as Russia contaminates much of the country with unexploded munitions.
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A Desperate Escape From Mariupol
Ukrainian families are taking enormous risks to try to flee Mariupol, traveling through Russian checkpoints — and in some cases land mines — to try to get to safety.