Civilian Endangerment and Human Shield Tactics in the Siege of Mariupol
Journal: Journal of Law Politic and Humanities
Year: 2024

Among the dramatic events of the Russo-Ukrainian War was the Siege of Mariupol in 2022, with the use of human shield tactics and resulting human casualties among civilian populations. This study will therefore assess the extent of human shielding the Ukrainian and Russian forces to ascertain the effects on the civilian population, and zero in on the legal implications under international humanitarian law. A descriptive qualitative research approach was used in this research, whereby information