Kraken20h ago

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Civilian Casualties in Ukraine and Russia
Over the past days, at least 12 civilians were killed and 73 injured as a result of strikes. In the Chernihiv region, a 16-year-old boy was killed. Injuries were also reported in Russia's Belgorod and Rostov regions.

#OSINT #NewsGroup #Ukraine #Russia #Civilian

Nonilex4d ago

#Hegseth again threatens attacks on #Iran #civilian #infrastructure

Defense Secy #PeteHegseth Thursday renewed his #threat to attack Iran’s electrical infrastructure if the ceasefire between Washington & Tehran failed.

“Our forces are maximally postured to restart combat operations should this new Iranian regime choose poorly & not agree to a deal,” Hegseth said during a briefing to reporters at the #Pentagon.

#IranWar #Trump #WarCrimes #RulesOfWar #law #geopolitics
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/us/politics/hegseth-military-iran-blockade.html?smid=url-share

Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure

The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last “for as long as it takes,” the defense secretary said.

The New York Times
Show threadNonilex4d ago

…#Hegseth repeatedly urged Iran’s leaders to “choose wisely” & said the #US naval blockade of #Iran ports would continue “as long as it takes.” The #Trump admin has alternated between assuring a peace deal is within reach & threatening Iran’s leadership if it does not comply…

“If Iran chooses poorly, then they will have a blockade & bombs dropping on infrastructure, power, & #energy,” Hegseth said. Under #InternationalLaw, intentionally targeting Iran’s #civilian #infrastructure is a #WarCrime.

Joe Public 🍁5d ago
🇨🇦 #Canada urgently needs a civilian defence strategy — before the next crisis Canada’s 400-year legacy of voyageurs, militia, pathfinders & rangers reflects a long tradition of civilian contribution to defence. Since the War of 1812, the country has not faced invasion. #civilian #defence #strategy

Canada urgently needs a civili...
Canada urgently needs a civilian defence strategy — before the next crisis forces one

A century after Vimy Ridge, Canada faces a new question: what role should ordinary citizens play in defending the country today?

The Conversation
MarkApr 12

#Civilian #casualties in Ukraine spiked by nearly 49% in March compared to February, the #UN #HumanRights Monitoring Mission in #Ukraine reported on April 10.

According to the report , at least 211 #civilians were #killed in March, and 1,206 were injured.

The highest number of #deaths in March resulted from short-range drone attacks, which killed 66 civilians

https://kyivindependent.com/march-saw-un-says/

#WarCrimes #RussianInvasion #StandWithUkraine #RussianAggression #RussianImperialism #PutinIsaWarCriminal

Civilian casualties double in Ukraine amid escalating short-range drone attacks, UN says

According to the report, at least 211 people were killed in March, and 1,206 were injured.

The Kyiv Independent
Richard Michael BlaberApr 9
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/09/lebanon-beirut-israel-strikes-hundreds-killed; https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/09/israel-bombing-lebanon-us-iran-ceasefire-condemnation; https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/09/israel-lebanon-iran-war-ceasefire. "Netanyahu’s justification for such a horrific attack on #civilian centres hours after the ceasefire had been announced appeared thin at least. His boasts about killing an aide to Qassem & his insistence of Israel’s right to continuing striking in #Lebanon suggested... it was an attempt to act as a spoiler in a #ceasefire he had argued against."
The deadliest 10 minutes in decades: Lebanese reel from Israeli strikes that killed hundreds

Beirut residents and officials say civilians were main casualties in operation that bombed 100-plus targets in 10 minutes

The Guardian
Show threadNonilexApr 8

#Israel said it hit >100 #Hezbollah command centres & military sites in #Beirut, the eastern #BekaaValley region & southern #Lebanon.

Most of the targets were located in #civilian populated areas.

Witnesses in Beirut & southern Lebanon said they did not receive advance warnings of the strikes, which the military issued to #civilians in before past attacks.

#IDF spox Lt Col Nadav Shoshani told reporters it was not always possible to issue warnings when carrying out targeted #assassinations.

Richard Michael BlaberApr 8
https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/04/07/trump-iran-infrastructure-war-crimes-israel/. "Trump’s #war against #Iran... has already resulted in the devastation of Iran’s #civilian #infrastructure & the resentment & anger of many anti-regime #Iranians toward the #US & #Israel. The majority of Iranians may be anti-regime, but many are also #patriots & will be devastated by the destruction of their #country, especially if the #regime stays in power."
Trump Is Attacking Iranians, Not Just Iran

The destruction of infrastructure is killing ordinary people.

Foreign Policy
Richard Michael BlaberApr 8
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/07/trump-iran-international-war-crimes-prosecution. He can indeed - & so can anyone who works for him, & anyone in the #US #armed #forces. "If the #civilian harm of targeting the object is disproportionate to the #military gain, it cannot be attacked. For example, destroying a country’s electricity-generating capacity has cascading effects throughout a modern #society, disrupting #sanitation, #refrigeration, #hospitals & other necessities."
If Trump commits war crimes in Iran, he can be prosecuted

There is no question that Trump’s threats, if carried out, would amount to war crimes. The international justice system is positioned to act

The Guardian
Susan VilleApr 8

🗨️ Since 05:00 CEST, #lebanon has been bombed at least 32x, and there have been naval fire against #gaza Nusseirat - just to clarify what a #ceasefire means when it is declared by third parties or Israel

#pakistan 's PM is a member of Trump's "BoP" and therefore also not an impartial negotiator for #peace plans -

Fundamentally, for the #civilian population in #iran, every day of silent #US attacks is vital for survival; main factor for political leadership in promoting diplomatic compromises
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