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UN inquiry rules Russian strikes on Ukraine energy grid are war crimes
Original: A # UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded that russia's systematic strikes on # Ukraine energy infrastructure constitut
A UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded that Russia's systematic strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. The inquiry says the attacks were intended to deprive civilians of power and inflict suffering during winter, and rejected Moscow's claim that the targets were military objectives.
Why now: The findings give new UN legal weight to accusations against Russia's air campaign as the war continues.
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- A # UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded that russia's systematic strikes on # Ukraine energy infrastructure constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, intended to deprive civilians of power and inflict suffering. It rejected moscow's claim of military targets, citing… · EugeneMcParland@mastodon.ie · 42
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