The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, in its latest update to the Human Rights Council, has determined that Russia’s use of drones to target civilians and destroy critical infrastructure constitutes a crime against humanity. The commission’s findings highlight the escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, where frontline communities face increasingly dire conditions due to relentless attacks.
The report outlines specific instances where Russian military operations have severely damaged residential areas, hospitals, schools, and transportation networks, leaving thousands of civilians without adequate shelter, medical care, or basic necessities. These actions are characterized as deliberate attempts to destabilize Ukrainian society and suppress resistance to Russian aggression.
Commission members have called for immediate international intervention to address the suffering of affected populations and to hold Russian authorities accountable for their violations of international law. The findings reinforce the growing consensus among global human rights bodies that Russia’s actions in Ukraine represent a grave threat to civilian life and sovereignty.