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Opinion | When does an invasion become a war crime?
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Opinion by Jennifer Rubin: The world needs to know the extent of Putin's aggression in Ukraine.

apartments, hospitals and other nonmilitary targets suggest Russian troops may have crossed the line. Civilian facilities cannot be targeted, and armed forces have an obligation to minimize harm to civilians resulting from their operations. That certainly does not seem to be the case here.

Unfortunately, access for the ICC and private human rights groups has been somewhat hampered by dangerous conditions in cities. Observer groups must ensure their own people are not injured or killed. “Documentation efforts, including by victims, are critically important but require training and support,” Bennoune tells me. “All videos and photographic evidence should be preserved. Anyone can submit information.

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