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Environmental Damage Is A War Crime: Analyzing The Legal Implications Of The Russian Armed Invasion's Environmental Impact On Ukraine, Iryna Rekrut
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As a result of the armed invasion of Ukraine by the Russian
military, Ukraine has suffered extreme environmental damage that
affects both its land and its people. This article explores the
intersection of international law and environmental protection in the
context of armed conflicts, with a specific focus on the Russian armed
invasion of Ukraine. After describing the devastation faced by
Ukraine, this article examines existing frameworks in international
law such as the Rome Statute, the Geneva Conventions, customary
international humanitarian law, and domestic law. This overview
highlights guidelines in these frameworks that render environmental
damage during war impermissible. Despite …