Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking energy grid: UN-backed inquiry

What happened: A U.N.-backed inquiry reported that Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine by intentionally attacking energy infrastructure. It also found evidence Russia recruited men from 29 countries through deception or coercion. Key numbers: Men recruited were age 18 to 60. Why it matters: Commission chair Erik Mose said intensifying attacks as winter approaches raise serious concerns about threats to civilians. Russia's U.N. Mission said it does not recognize the commission's mandate and called the findings based on falsified data.

A U.N.-backed inquiry reported that Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine by intentionally attacking energy infrastructure. It also found evidence Russia recruited men from 29 countries through deception or coercion.

Commission chair Erik Mose said intensifying attacks as winter approaches raise serious concerns about threats to civilians. Russia's U.N. Mission said it does not recognize the commission's mandate and called the findings based on falsified data.