Russia Launches Deadly Bombing Campaign as ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Top Military Leaders

Kyiv, Ukraine, June 24, 2024 — In a relentless 24-hour assault, Vladimir Putin’s forces have launched approximately 100 deadly glide bombs and dozens of drones into Ukraine. According to Global247news reporters on the scene.

, Russia unleashed 96 glide bombs, two missile strikes, 4000 artillery shells, and 44 kamikaze drones.

Glide bombs, modified to be launched from a distance rather than directly over targets, can weigh up to 1.5 tonnes, making them particularly devastating. This surge in attacks comes amidst escalating tensions and ongoing conflict.

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Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has issued arrest warrants for Russia’s former defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, and leading general, Valery Gerasimov. They are accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by directing attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

The ICC judges stated there are "reasonable grounds to believe that the two suspects bear responsibility for missile strikes carried out by the Russian armed forces against the Ukrainian electric infrastructure from at least 10 October 2022 until at least 9 March 2023."

Ukraine’s presidential chief of staff welcomed the ICC's decision, calling it a significant step towards justice. Russia, which is not a member of the ICC, has denied targeting civilians and dismissed the accusations.

These developments underscore the gravity of the conflict and the international community’s efforts to hold those responsible for alleged atrocities accountable.