Ukraine's use of imprecise cluster bombs is making Russian 'very scared to go on assault', says frontline soldier

• Ukraine's use of US cluster bombs is deterring Russian attacks, The Washington Post reported. 
• The US decision to provide Ukraine with the weapon was controversial. 
• The weapons disperse bombs and shrapnel over a wide area. 

Ukraine says that controversial cluster munitions supplied by the US are proving important for stopping Russian attacks on its positions, The Washington Post reported. 

President Joe Biden's decision to send the weapons to Ukraine in July attracted criticism, with allies including France, Germany, and Canada expressing concern over potential civilian casualties.