Legal analysis of targeting civilian logistics infrastructure in Russia-Ukraine conflict

The debate centers on whether logistics hubs like Nova Poshta and Wildberries qualify as legitimate military targets under international humanitarian law. While Nova Poshta facilities have been classified as war crime sites by Ukrainian investigators, the dual-use nature of Wildberries—which supplies military equipment—complicates its legal status. The distinction hinges on whether these facilities provide effective contribution to military action and if their destruction offers a definite military advantage.