UkrainePublished: 26 October 2026 at 20:11

UN expert commission accuses Russia of crimes against humanity over attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

A United Nations expert commission said on Monday that Russia has committed crimes against humanity through its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

A United Nations (UN) expert commission on Monday accused Russia of crimes against humanity. The accusation concerns Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the war.

Information about the commission's findings is very limited so far. It is not known which specific attacks or evidence the commission relied on, nor what consequences the announcement may have. Those questions remain open.

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