Biden admits American stockpile weakness in CNN interview: ‘We’re running low’

Controversy Surrounds President Biden’s Decision to Send Cluster Munitions to Ukraine

President Joe Biden’s recent decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine has sparked a heated debate. The Washington Post reported that these munitions, which are banned by over 120 nations, were part of a military aid package worth 0 million. The M864 artillery shells, known as “cluster” munitions, are fired from 155mm howitzers and split into smaller explosive devices upon impact, causing widespread destruction.

Cluster bombs are canisters that carry dozens of smaller bombs.

While they are designed to explode on impact, as many as 30% do not, making them a risk to civilians for years.

Over 90% of recorded cluster bomb casualties are civilians, of which nearly half are children.

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In an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria, President Biden revealed that both Ukraine and the United States are running low on ammunition. He acknowledged the difficulty of his decision and the danger posed by the cluster munitions to civilians. Biden explained that Ukraine is being brutally attacked and is running out of ammunition, which prompted him to approve the temporary transfer of these munitions with a low dud rate.

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These revelations have sparked criticism and concern. Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York argued that Biden’s admission of munitions weakness undermines the transfer of weapons to Ukraine. Others pointed out the contradiction between the administration’s claim that Russia is experiencing ammunition shortages and Biden’s statement about Ukraine’s ammunition shortage.

Despite these controversies, the main takeaway from the CNN interview is that U.S. support for Ukraine is depleting American military equipment and impacting military readiness. This situation is likely to worsen, especially when the president openly acknowledges the stockpile weakness. It is a concern that rivals and enemies around the world can hear.

Source: The Western Journal

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