UN commission calls Russian energy attacks a war crime
By The BriefBrief
A UN commission said Russian attacks on Ukraine’s heating plants and power lines amount to a war crime, describing them as the weaponisation of cold. The commission said the attacks have continued for nearly five years.
WHO:A UN commission
WHAT:Said Russian attacks on Ukraine’s heating plants and power lines amount to a war crime.
WHEN:Reported Oct 26, 2026 at 1:27 PM ET
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:The commission characterized the attacks as the weaponisation of cold.
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