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What is international law on war?
International humanitarian law, also known as the laws of armed conflict, aims to limit the effects of war. It includes rules on protecting civilians and civilian objects, like residential buildings, from attack. Striking such targets can be a violation of these laws, which are designed to minimise suffering in conflicts.
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