On 9 October, the International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) (which Article 36 is a member of and coordinates) noted its deep concern at the intensification of bombardment on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine since July 2024.

In a statement highlighting 20 incidents, INEW once again called on parties in conflict to stop the use of explosive weapons with wide-area effects in populated areas and call on Russia and Ukraine to join Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas and take steps to immediately implement its commitments, including restricting and refraining from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas when such use is expected to cause harm to civilians and civilian objects.

The full statement can be read here: INEW is deeply concerned by the intensification of bombardment on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine

Featured image: A local resident removes debris inside the house, which locals said was damaged during a recent shelling, in the rebel-controlled city of Donetsk, Ukraine June 17, 2019. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko