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Oct 26, 2026

Russia committed war crimes by attacking Ukraine's energy grid, UN inquiry finds

A UN-backed commission of inquiry concluded that Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving millions without electricity and heat during freezing temperatures. The inquiry also found Russia trafficked men from 29 countries to fight in Ukraine.

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▪The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine reported that Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking Ukraine's civilian energy infrastructure
▪Prolonged winter power and heating outages left millions of Ukrainian civilians in unheated homes as outdoor temperatures dropped as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius
▪The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine's report submitted to the UN General Assembly concluded that Russian attacks on energy infrastructure were carried out pursuant to a state policy to deprive civilians of essential energy and cause suffering

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Human rights Russia-Ukraine war War crimes & accountability International humanitarian law United Nations General Assembly 2026 Wars & conflicts Crimes against humanity Civilian protection Russian attacks on Ukraine

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