Russian Senator: Using white phosphorus to attack Syria, the US must be responsible
White phosphorus is prohibited under international law, and if its use is confirmed during the international coalition's attack on Syria, the United States will be held responsible, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council's Defense and Security Committee Alexey Kondratyev told Sputnik.
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| Syria continues to be one of the hot spots in relations between Russia and the US. Photo: Reuters |
Airstrikes by the US-led international coalition in Syria's Deir-ez-Zor province resulted in civilian casualties and injuries, state-run Ikhbariya TV reported, citing local sources.
Earlier, SANA news agency reported that on Saturday (October 13) the coalition carried out airstrikes on the city of Hajin in Deir ez-Zor province, using white phosphorus banned by the International Convention. The news agency did not mention any casualties or injuries.
"White phosphorus is prohibited by international law, especially in residential areas where civilians could be affected. If these data are confirmed, the US must bear responsibility," Kondratiev said.
The Russian senator stressed that what happened requires an international investigation.
