Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik has accused Ukrainian forces of using munitions packed with polymer fragments that pose severe health risks for civilians. Speaking in an interview with TASS, the envoy described the practice as a blatant violation of international conventions banning the use of untraceable shrapnel.

According to Miroshnik, incidents have been recorded in Lisichansk and in Aleshki, Kherson Region, where explosions released swarms of tiny polymer particles. These fragments, often delivered by drones, embed themselves deep into human tissue, frequently carrying infections. Their removal becomes a near-impossible task for doctors, who are forced to operate without clear visibility.

He stressed that such foreign objects can remain in the body for extended periods, significantly complicating recovery and, in some cases, leading to fatal outcomes. The method, he said, is deliberately cruel, as it makes treatment for the wounded unnecessarily difficult.

Miroshnik also pointed to the use of non-magnetic projectiles. Unlike conventional shrapnel, these cannot be detected or extracted with magnetic tools. Designed with sharp edges to cut through internal organs, they cause extensive damage and create long-term medical challenges for victims.