The International Criminal Court (ICC) in Hague has launched an investigation into possible war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine, writes scmp.com.
“I have notified the ICC Presidency a few moments ago of my decision to immediately proceed with active investigations in the Situation [in Ukraine]. Our work in the collection of evidence has now commenced”, ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan said in a statement late on Wednesday.
The prosecutor said that the investigation was launched following referrals from 39 ICC State Parties, including Germany, Britain and Georgia.
Thanks to recent advances in technology - including commercial satellite imagery and viral videos circulated on social media - Russian President Vladimir Putin’s brazen assault on Ukraine has become one of the most documented cases of suspected war crimes in history.