Russian Forces Used Starvation as a Warfare Tactic in Mariupol, Legal Experts Report
A new dossier submitted to the International Criminal Court details systematic attacks on essential civilian infrastructure during the 85-day siege.
- Experts conclude that Russian forces intentionally targeted food, water, and healthcare facilities.
- The siege resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians due to starvation and lack of basic necessities.
- The report includes analysis of satellite imagery, eyewitness accounts, and open-source data.
- Legal experts argue the actions constitute a war crime under international law.
- The dossier is part of a broader investigation into alleged war crimes committed in Ukraine.