UN launches inquiry into alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine

An aerial view shows a crater and destroyed homes in the village of Yatskivka, eastern Ukraine. (AFP) — An aerial view shows a crater and destroyed homes in the village of Yatskivka, eastern Ukraine. **(AFP)**

1 min read . Updated: 12 May 2022, 08:26 PM IST AFP

The UNHRC voted 33-2 in favour of a draft resolution brought by Ukraine to create an investigation into alleged violations in the Kyiv, Chernihiv, Kharkiv and Sumy regions in late February and in March

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The United Nations Human Rights Council voted overwhelmingly Thursday to launch an inquiry into alleged serious violations committed by Russian troops in Ukraine, heaping further diplomatic pressure on Moscow.

The council voted 33-2 in favour of a draft resolution brought by Ukraine to create an investigation into alleged violations in the Kyiv, Chernihiv, Kharkiv and Sumy regions in late February and in March, "with a view to holding those responsible to account".

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