International Humanitarian Law at the Crossroads: A Strategic Reflection on the Failure of Civil Protection in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
), Aji Sujiwo(2), Tarsisius Susilo(3), Rapy Tadung(4), Andar Dodianto Panggabean(5)
(1) Staff College of the Armed Forces, Bandung, Indonesia
(2) Staff College of the Armed Forces, Bandung, Indonesia
(3) Staff College of the Armed Forces, Bandung, Indonesia
(4) Staff College of the Armed Forces, Bandung, Indonesia
(5) Staff College of the Armed Forces, Bandung, Indonesia
Corresponding Author
Abstract
Introduction: This article analyzes the application of international humanitarian law (IHL) in the Russia–Ukraine conflict, focusing on the impact of hybrid warfare on civilian protection mechanisms.
Purposes of the Research: The purpose of this article is to evaluate the failure of civilian protection during the Russia–Ukraine conflict from legal, ethical, and strategic perspectives.
Methods of the Research: This research uses a qualitative normative method, employing case study and literature review approaches, supported by interviews with legal practitioners to explore gaps between IHL norms and military operations.
Results of the Research: The findings of this study show a critical disjunction between IHL provisions and military practices on the ground, leading to significant risks for non-combatants. The hybrid nature of the conflict complicates legal accountability and ethical compliance. This article offers a novel recommendation for reformulating combat strategies and updating military education curricula to better internalize IHL principles in contemporary armed conflicts.Keywords
DOI
10.47268/balobe.v5i2.3096
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2025-11-03
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@article{balobe3096,
author = {RH Aritonang and Aji Sujiwo and Tarsisius Susilo and Rapy Tadung and Andar Panggabean},
title = {International Humanitarian Law at the Crossroads: A Strategic Reflection on the Failure of Civil Protection in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict},
journal = {Balobe Law Journal},
volume = {5},
number = {2},
year = {2025},
keywords = {International Humanitarian Law; Civil Protection; Conflict; War Ethics.},
abstract = {Introduction: This article analyzes the application of international humanitarian law (IHL) in the Russia–Ukraine conflict, focusing on the impact of hybrid warfare on civilian protection mechanisms.Purposes of the Research: The purpose of this article is to evaluate the failure of civilian protection during the Russia–Ukraine conflict from legal, ethical, and strategic perspectives.Methods of the Research: This research uses a qualitative normative method, employing case study and literature review approaches, supported by interviews with legal practitioners to explore gaps between IHL norms and military operations.Results of the Research: The findings of this study show a critical disjunction between IHL provisions and military practices on the ground, leading to significant risks for non-combatants. The hybrid nature of the conflict complicates legal accountability and ethical compliance. This article offers a novel recommendation for reformulating combat strategies and updating military education curricula to better internalize IHL principles in contemporary armed conflicts.},
issn = {2775-6149}, pages = {86--94} doi = {10.47268/balobe.v5i2.3096},
url = {https://fhukum.unpatti.ac.id/jurnal/balobe/article/view/3096}
}
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| 2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country | RH Aritonang; Staff College of the Armed Forces, Bandung; Indonesia |
| 2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country | Aji Sujiwo; Staff College of the Armed Forces, Bandung; Indonesia |
| 2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country | Tarsisius Susilo; Staff College of the Armed Forces, Bandung; Indonesia |
| 2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country | Rapy Tadung; Staff College of the Armed Forces, Bandung; Indonesia |
| 2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country | Andar Dodianto Panggabean; Staff College of the Armed Forces, Bandung; Indonesia |
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| 4. | Description | Abstract | Introduction: This article analyzes the application of international humanitarian law (IHL) in the Russia–Ukraine conflict, focusing on the impact of hybrid warfare on civilian protection mechanisms.Purposes of the Research: The purpose of this article is to evaluate the failure of civilian protection during the Russia–Ukraine conflict from legal, ethical, and strategic perspectives.Methods of the Research: This research uses a qualitative normative method, employing case study and literature review approaches, supported by interviews with legal practitioners to explore gaps between IHL norms and military operations.Results of the Research: The findings of this study show a critical disjunction between IHL provisions and military practices on the ground, leading to significant risks for non-combatants. The hybrid nature of the conflict complicates legal accountability and ethical compliance. This article offers a novel recommendation for reformulating combat strategies and updating military education curricula to better internalize IHL principles in contemporary armed conflicts. |
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