US ‘to send cluster bombs to Ukraine as part of new military aid package’

The decision comes despite widespread concerns that the controversial bombs can cause civilian casualties

Activists and international delegations stand next to cluster bomb units in Lebanon in 2011 (Mohammed Zaatari/AP)

The US will give Ukraine cluster bombs as part of a new military aid package, sources have said.

Thousands will be sent to help in the war against Russia, it is expected to be announced on Friday.