Russia vs Ukraine - Modern Warfare Techniques
Since the 24th, the World health Organization has recorded 72 personal attacks against Ukrainian health systems, hospitals, ambulances, and drug stores. Jarno Habitsk, Ukraine's envoy to the World health Organization, told the BBC that the number was increasing.
Because the war in ukraine is an international armed conflict between two countries, the Geneva Convention applies. The Geneva Convention, which was expanded after World war II, established essential rights for civilians and troops, as well as safeguarding wounded soldiers. This has also been acknowledged by Russia. As a result, civilian hospitals should not be attacked during the conflict for whatever reason. It is suggested that their safety and worth should be guaranteed at all times.
However, according to Nave Gordon, a professor of international law and human rights at queen Mary's university in London, this international law has flaws. "Hospitals and medical departments are being set on fire in today's combat environment," he warns. If there are soldiers in front of the hospital or if the facility is close to the railway station, they may be attacked. Because the wounded soldier has no communication equipment in his hand, he can provide information to other forces close, the attack is permissible. The agreement's weaknesses authorise attacks on the facility."