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Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure a war crime: UN

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Briefings

A UN commission identified Russian weaponization of cold temperatures as a war crime, citing nearly five years of attacks on heating plants and power lines. This finding marks a significant escalation in documented violations of international law regarding civilian infrastructure protection during the ongoing conflict.

Key points

• UN commission formally classified Russian attacks on heating plants and power lines as a war crime due to the weaponization of cold temperatures.
• The commission documented nearly five years of such attacks, establishing a clear timeline of violations against civilian energy infrastructure.

Context

This finding represents a formal UN determination on a critical issue, highlighting the systematic targeting of civilian heating systems and power grids as part of the broader conflict.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the UN commission's specific report on cold temperature weaponization. It does not provide details on the scale of destruction, casualty figures, or specific locations of attacks beyond the general description of heating plants and power lines.

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