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Investigators find Russia committed war crimes by targeting civilians
Human rights investigators said Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by attacking civilians and vital energy infrastructure.
What happened
Top human rights experts investigating Russia’s full-scale invasion said Monday that Russian authorities committed war crimes and crimes against humanity. They cited attacks on civilians and vital energy infrastructure, alongside other violations of international law. The available source provides no further detail on the investigation or the specific incidents examined.
Why it matters
The finding classifies attacks on civilians and essential infrastructure as serious violations of international law, not isolated battlefield incidents.
Source: UN News