Long-running story: War in Ukraine
U.N.-backed inquiry says Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking its energy grid
Summary
A U.N.-backed inquiry is reporting that Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine by intentionally attacking energy infrastructure, which left millions of people without electricity and heat in freezing temperatures, ABC News reported on Tuesday 27 October. The inquiry also found evidence that Russia recruited men from 29 countries into its armed forces 'through deception or coercion' to fight in Ukraine in violation of international law, the LA Times reported.
Latest: A U.N.-backed inquiry reported that Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine by intentionally attacking energy infrastructure, ABC News and the LA Times reported, the LA Times adding that the inquiry found evidence that Russia recruited men from 29 countries into its armed forces 'through deception or coercion'.
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How it unfolded
Tuesday 27 October
A U.N.-backed inquiry reported that Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine by intentionally attacking energy infrastructure, ABC News and the LA Times reported, the LA Times adding that the inquiry found evidence that Russia recruited men from 29 countries into its armed forces 'through deception or coercion'.
Monday 26 October