UN report accuses Moscow of war crimes in weaponizing the cold
26.10.2026, DPA
Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, UN human rights officials stated on Monday.
In a report to the UN General Assembly in New York, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine describes years of systematic attacks on heating plants, power lines, gas facilities and other infrastructure.
"The Commission has concluded that the Russian authorities have committed war crimes of intentionally directing attacks against civilian objects and crimes against humanity of other inhumane acts," the report says.
The report notes that thousands of households had to cope without heating last winter, while millions of people were affected by power cuts. It points out that cold has negative consequences for the physical and mental health of the population.
"As a new cold season sets in, the attacks have again intensified and there is serious concern for the life and health of civilians," it says.
The commission, which was set up by the UN Human Rights Council, also accuses Moscow of human trafficking in connection with the recruitment of foreign fighters. "The majority of those recruited have been killed, went missing, while others have also been injured or captured," the report says.
Amnesty International made similar allegations in September.
According to Ukrainian figures, more than 28,000 foreign nationals from over 130 countries have signed contracts with the Russian armed forces since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
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