Article 712E9 Russian drone attacks on civilians in Ukraine are war crimes, UN report concludes

Russian drone attacks on civilians in Ukraine are war crimes, UN report concludes

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Shaun Walker in Warsaw
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Rights commission inquiry focused on south-east of country found drones targeted gathering points and critical infrastructure

A UN rights commission has concluded that Russia's drone attacks on civilians in south-eastern Ukraine constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes.

In a report published this week, the commission said Russian forces, operating under a centralised command, had systematically used drones to intentionally target civilians and civilian objects and cause harm and destruction".

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