Advanced Technologies and Battlefield Transformation: A Legal and Ethical Reading of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Journal: Review of Contemporary Philosophy
Year: 2025

Technological advancement is transforming the nature of contemporary armed conflicts. The war between Russia and Ukraine has highlighted the increasingly critical role of advanced technologies—such as artificial intelligence, cyber systems and autonomous weapons on the battlefield. This integration raises legal and ethical challenges within the framework of International Humanitarian Law, requiring an examination of its application and scope. This article first reviews the IHL regulatory framewo