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Ukraine: Investigators find Russia committed war crimes by targeting civilians

Reported by UN News Peace and Security

Human rights investigators said Russian authorities committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine, citing attacks on civilians and vital energy infrastructure.

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  • Affected location: Ukraine
1587 Planisferio de Urbano Monti. Europe region Ukraine, Russia, Moscovia.
Illustrative image: 1587 Planisferio de Urbano Monti. Europe region Ukraine, Russia, Moscovia. — Urbano Monti (died 1613)/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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The findings identify violations of international law during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Geographic reach
4/10
Global importance
6/10
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5/10
Urgency
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