A UN-backed inquiry concludes that Russia commits war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine, pointing to continuous attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure. The findings also cite other “inhumane acts,” and describe how strikes repeatedly disrupt electricity and heating.
Several outlets frame the core issue as the targeting of Ukraine’s power grid and energy system. The Independent adds that the attacks leave millions without electricity and heat during freezing temperatures, linking the alleged conduct to broader humanitarian harm.
Other coverage emphasizes the theme of weaponising cold. Al Jazeera reports that the UN commission highlights Russia’s use of attacks on heating plants and power lines over nearly five years, portraying the pattern as intentionally worsening winter conditions.
