24/04/2022
📚WEEKLY JUSTICE NEWS📚
Life has rules and war is no different. Rules about war exist for many reasons, from reducing unnecessary harm and trauma to protecting non-combatants from danger and reprisal. It is imperative that these rules be followed - where they are broken, or even ‘bent’, the consequences and resulting escalation can be disastrous.
The below ABC article provides the latest insight into the Russia/Ukraine conflict. According to the Ukrainian Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak, Russia has launched another rocket attack on Kramatorsk. This has resulted in heavy damage including a huge crater in the middle of the city, and in some cases destruction of buildings, including a school. Thankfully, this latest Russian attack on civilian targets has not caused fatalities. However, attacks such as this have been deemed by some as not only unethical, but also a violation of the rules of war. The Ukrainian Chief of Staff fears that this rocket launch is a sign of further escalation from Russia.
Interested? Read more in the link below
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-19/ukraine-latest-blast-leaves-huge-crater-near-kramatorsk-school/100998150