Dragon Drone
- A new weapon, dubbed "dragon drone," has emerged in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, spewing fire with devastating effects.
- Dragon drones are equipped with thermite, a mixture of aluminum and iron oxide, first developed a century ago for welding railroad tracks.
- When ignited, thermite creates a self-sustaining reaction that burns intensely, even underwater, and can melt through a variety of materials, including military-grade vehicles.
- According to Human Rights Watch, thermite is notorious for causing severe burns, including fourth- and fifth-degree injuries, affecting muscles, nerves, and bones.
- Although the use of thermite in warfare is not banned, international law under UN’s Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons ....
