CoE commissioner calls strikes on school in Komyshuvakha war crime
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O'Flaherty has condemned Russia's strike on a school in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, and called for urgent increased support for Ukraine ahead of winter.
The Commissioner of the Council of Europe has formally accused Russia of committing a war crime by targeting a school in Komyshuvakha, Ukraine. The attack, which left at least 43 civilians dead and over 33 missing, is described by the official as one of the deadliest single assaults on civilians during the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine. Russian forces reportedly struck the school multiple times, deliberately targeting civilians in clear violation of international humanitarian law.
The Commissioner's statement, published on the Council of Europe's website, details the extent of the devastation caused by the attack. Over 10 million people in Ukraine are currently in need of humanitarian assistance, according to UN estimates. In response to the ongoing crisis, the Commissioner urges Council of Europe member states to provide resources for repairing Ukraine's disrupted energy infrastructure and to accept and treat displaced individuals who require medical care.
He also calls for the establishment of safe housing and essential services for internally displaced Ukrainians, as well as their integration into the host countries.
The Commissioner further emphasizes the need for diplomatic efforts to end the war and alleviate civilian suffering. He advocates for the continued ratification of the Convention establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine, and stresses that a lasting peace must be grounded in international law and respect for human rights.
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