Russia fires shells with thermite balls at Azovstal defenders - Prosecutor General's Office

The Main Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine in Donetsk and Luhansk regions launched an investigation into the use of prohibited projectiles by Russia in Mariupol, the Office of the Prosecutor General reports..

" According to open sources, the invaders use incendiary shells with thermite layers, prohibited by international humanitarian law.. The combustion temperature of such projectiles is approximately 3,000 degrees Celsius and is designed to destroy enemy personnel and equipment by creating massive fires..

In fact, a criminal case was opened under Art.. 438 (violation of the laws and customs of war) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.