Russia's Power Grid Strikes: War Crimes and International Law Questions Intensify

• Russia's recent missile and drone attacks have severely damaged Ukraine's energy grid, causing widespread power outages during winter.
• Ukraine accuses Russia of illegally targeting civilian infrastructure to terrorize its population, a claim supported by President Zelenskyy.
• International law permits targeting power grids only if they directly affect a valid military target without excessive civilian casualties.
• Experts like David Crane state Russia's widespread targeting does not meet legal standards, citing excessive civilian harm.
• The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Russian military officials, including Sergei Shoigu and Gen Valery Gerasimov, for alleged strikes on civilian electricity infrastructure.