# UN says Russia’s assault on Ukraine’s energy grid is a war crime

https://mins.news/en/item/116875

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-27 06:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russias-assault-on-ukraines-energy-grid-is-a-war-crime-un-says/

> A UN inquiry found that Russia’s frequent, intentional attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amount to war crimes, with strikes on heating and power facilities causing civilian suffering during winter. The report also concluded that recruiting soldiers from 29 other countries through deception and coercion constitutes human trafficking.

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