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What is a war crime?
Deliberately targeting cultural sites, including libraries and printing presses, can be considered a war crime under international law. The destruction of cultural heritage is seen as an attack on the shared legacy of humanity and a grave breach of the rules of armed conflict, aiming to protect civilian life and cultural property.
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