Injuries from white phosphorus bombs can be more serious and more difficult to treat than from conventional bombs.

In 2022, five construction workers at Patch Barracks were briefly hospitalized when an unexploded WWII-era phosphorus bomb was accidentally struck, releasing some of the poisonous gas.

Ukrainian President Zelenksyy has accused Russia of using a "phosphorus bomb" on civilians in Ukraine. Here's what that is and why it would constitute a serious war crime.

The Ukrainian military released drone footage Friday that showed what appears to be buildings burning while white phosphorus raining down on the city.

Although their use is restricted, white phosphorus bombs are not considered illegal chemical weapons You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account ...

Flames rise after the war crafts belonging to the Russian army carried out phosphorus bomb attack on the Haritan town of Aleppo, Syria on June 21, 2016. Mustafa Sultan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images ...

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of using white phosphorus during its military operations as Israeli forces bomb the coastal strip of Gaza and trade fire with Lebanese troops ...

What are white phosphorus bombs? All we know about incendiary weapons Russia accused of using in Ukraine UKraine has accused Russia of using the weapons on a number of occasions, the latest in the ...

What is a white phosphorus bomb? White phosphorus is a chemical substance that ignites when exposed to oxygen. The chemical reaction then creates heat of about 815°C, light, and heavy white smoke.

Israel denies using white phosphorus in Gaza, but rights groups and a witness say the controversial weapon has been fired at the densely populated Palestinian territory.

The explosion on Slapton Sands was captured on video and shared by Kingsbridge Police, who said the Royal Navy bomb teams ...

Russia's military said on Sunday that two U.S. F-15 fighter jets dropped phosphorus bombs over Syria's Deir al-Zor province on Saturday, the TASS and RIA news agencies reported, an allegation the ...