War crime

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) claimed Russia used a Geran-2 drone to attack Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, with evidence linking components to Russia’s Alabuga production zone. The strike damaged the cathedral’s roof, domes, and walls, and is classified as a war crime under criminal investigation.

Military strikes on water storage facilities in southern Iran's Bemani district may constitute a war crime, according to experts, as the attack damaged a key reservoir for 20,000 people amid a historic drought. It remains unclear whether the strikes deliberately targeted the civilian infrastructure or were unintentional.

France has opened an investigation into allegations that Israel committed torture and war crimes against activists from the Gaza flotilla. The probe examines the treatment of these activists by Israeli authorities.

France's government has initiated an investigation into Israel's alleged violent mistreatment of activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which could lead to criminal proceedings. The probe examines potential torture and war crimes related to the activists' treatment.

Distraught school pupils likened an A-level maths paper to a 'war crime' due to its difficulty, with over 19,000 signatures on a petition. The petition claims the exam was excessively challenging.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of abducting Ukrainian children and training them to fight. This is the first time he has made such an accusation, which could constitute a war crime.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian children and training them to fight. This is the first time he has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.

Ukraine has named Davor Savičić, a Bosnian-Serb mercenary aligned with Russia, as a suspect in a war crime investigation for allegedly torturing civilians near Kyiv in 2022. Savičić previously fought for Serbian paramilitary groups during the Yugoslav civil war and assisted Russia in recruiting mercenaries.

The Afghan-Pakistan truce faces strain following a university strike in Kunar that caused civilian casualties. Pakistan denies involvement in the attack, heightening tensions and undermining ongoing ceasefire and peace talks.

Amnesty International is calling for an investigation into a US strike on a migrant detention facility in Yemen, which killed at least 68 people, as a potential war crime. The attack occurred last year and has drawn international attention due to its high civilian casualties.

Lebanon accuses Israel of committing a war crime by killing journalist Amal Khalil. A journalists' union reported that rescuers were blocked from accessing the destroyed building where Khalil was trapped beneath rubble.

Lebanon has accused Israel of committing a war crime following the killing of journalist Amal Khalil. A journalists' union reported that rescuers were blocked from accessing the destroyed building where Khalil was trapped under rubble.

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most-decorated soldier, has vowed to fight five war crime charges of murder following his first public statement on the issue.

Ben Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient and former Australian SAS corporal, faces five murder charges for allegedly ordering the execution of unarmed civilians in Afghanistan. Court documents reveal that victims were handcuffed, detained, and killed under conditions where Australian forces had control, with evidence planted to justify the killings.

The article explores whether bombing power plants and oil facilities constitutes a war crime, highlighting the complexity of the issue under international law. It suggests that the legality depends on factors like proportionality, military necessity, and adherence to humanitarian principles.

The Australian War Memorial updated Ben Roberts-Smith's display in the Hall of Valour to include war crime charges and legal proceedings following his military service. The changes reflect misconduct reports from 2016 and shift focus to post-service events.