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Analysis claims Russia escalating war crimes strategy in Ukraine

Original: Russian strategy of war crimes escalation in Ukraine (winter 2026/2027)

Phillips P. O'Brien's weekend update argues Russia is pursuing a deliberate strategy of escalating war crimes in Ukraine heading into the winter of 2026/2027. The analysis frames intensified strikes and attacks on civilians and infrastructure as intentional policy rather than battlefield excess, sparking debate among readers following the war.

Why now: An influential analyst's assessment of an escalation in Russia's conduct of the war is drawing attention amid ongoing concern about winter attacks on Ukrainian civilians.

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