“The attack on the TV tower in Kharkiv is part of a systematic, large-scale campaign against the Ukrainian civilian population by Russia,” said Oksana Romaniuk, head of the Institute of Mass Information, a think tank based in Kyiv.
“The destruction of the TV tower is a war crime, both according to Ukrainian legislation and international humanitarian law.”
“Civilian objects, such as TV towers, have absolute protection and cannot be a legitimate target in an armed conflict. We demand a thorough investigation and an appropriate response from the international community,” she added.
The year has seen a marked increase in Russian attacks on Ukrainian TV and radio infrastructure, according to the Institute for Mass Information, with structures targeted in Sumy and Kharkiv regions in March.
