Ukraine Condemns Watchdog Claim That Its Army Endangers Civilians
- Amnesty International says Ukraine deployed in civilian areas
- Kyiv says judgement shifts blame away from aggressor Russia
A child climbs on top of a piece of destroyed Russian military equipment displayed at St. Michael's Square in Kyiv in June.
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Ukraine condemned a report from Amnesty International that accused Kyiv’s forces of endangering civilians by operating in residential areas as they fight to repel Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine’s military has taken some positions and operated weapons in areas inhabited by civilians, including hospitals and schools, Amnesty said in a statement, citing witness interviews. Such tactics turn civilians into targets of Russian strikes, even if it doesn’t justify indiscriminate Russian attacks, Amnesty said.