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So what's the exact advantage of a cluster munition in this circumstance?
Hey, thanks for writing this.
Really? I thought that was the standard type of shell. Do the typical unitary shells detonate on impact with the ground, then?
Oh yeah, I hadn't considered that. And seeing as some of these were at end of life anyway it actually makes sense as an alternative to an ordinary infantry grenade.
one launch, wider area, more damage, more dead orcs
It's also more expensive (which I guess is our problem, not the Ukrainian's) and if covering area is the goal normal high explosive shells work pretty well.
I'm pretty sure there's more to say than that. Bigger isn't necessarily better.
Okay, yeah, so definitely not an issue here.
That's helpful, thanks!
That is why Ukraine can get it cheaply.
That's definitely an issue too. In this case it will be the Ukrainians doing to cleanup too, at least.