(18+) Kiev used Ukranian's National Guard to terrify citizens of Mariupol on the Holly Victory Day

Currently, Kiev administration conducts military operation in the South-West regions of Ukraine. We attempt to illustrate with video the course of this martial action. We shall also analyze how well the use of army in this situation agrees with the international laws.

International humanitarian law (IHL) comprises a set of rules, established by treaty or custom, applicable in situations of armed conflict. 

The two main treaty sources of IHL are the Hague Convention (1907), setting out restrictions on the means and methods of warfare, and the four Geneva Conventions (GCs) (1949), providing protection to certain categories of vulnerable persons. The Fourth Geneva Convention is particularly relevant to humanitarian protection and assistance. It was established to prevent in future conflicts the scale of civilian suffering experienced during the two World Wars. In particular, the Convention bans direct attacks against civilians.

“A civilian is defined as “any person not belonging to the armed force”, including non-nationals and refugees”  

╢  One of the International Humanitarian law provisions is the principle of distinction protects civilian persons and civilian objects from the effects of military operations. It requires parties to an armed conflict to distinguish at all times and under all circumstances between combatants and military objectives on the one hand and civilians and civilian objects on the other – and to only target the former (ICRC, 2005b, vol. 1). Another fundamental IHL principle of humane treatment requires that civilians are treated humanely at all times (GCIV, Art 27).

On the video below it is clear that heavily armed troops sent by the Kiev coalition turned their weapons on the civilians. Citizens of Mariupol were outraged by the killing, but the only weapon they had were loud shouts: “Fascists! Go away! Why did you come here? Go back to Kiev!” 

Video: (18+) May 9, Mariupol Ukrainian National Guard kills civilians

Video: (18+) May 9, Mariupol civilians get shot by Ukraine's National Guard

Video: Ukraine: Kiev forces open fire on civilians in Mariupol city centre

For  video follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abkG1wB9qwk

Video: Barricades built by the citizens of Mariupol to prevent further destruction of their city were very feeble barriers for the military vehicle: IFV drove right at people

(18+) Ukrainian National Guard killed old man. Unarmed Mariupol citizens pursued soldiers and shout at them to leave the city. In reply soldiers fired at people.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmT8A0Ah-18&list=UUKw2efC2BOyIGUoDdb8khZg

“After tanks, armoured personnel carriers and heavily armed troops were unleashed on unarmed civilians in the city, the Kiev regime claimed to have killed some 20 people. The Obama administration immediately blamed the violent repression on “pro-Russian separatists.” Read more: Mariupol Killings: US Backs Ukrainian Regime’s Reign of Terror

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╢  Another established principles introduced in humanitarian law are the necessity and proportionality. Under International Humanitarian law, a belligerent can apply only the amount and kind of force necessary to defeat the enemy (AP I, Arts 35, 51(5)).

"In Mariupol, the police chief Valery Androschuk ordered the use of force [including live ammunition] against protesting citizens. Rank and file policemen told their police chief that they were unwilling to shoot at civilians. In response Androschuk pulled out his gun and shot one of his subordinates, seriously wounding him. Then Androschuk barricaded himself in one of the offices in the building and called for the help of the the National Guard (Natsgvardiyu). Those promptly arrived and started the attack. The building of the local police was fired upon from heavy weapons."  Readmore: Ukraine Regime Police Shooting His Subordinates For Refusing toKill Civilians

Video: Local policemen refuse to use their weapon against civilians; then  National Guard shot the building of the local police with heavy weapons 
For  video follow the link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ayN7HzQuKE

Was the use of the heavy weapon justified in this case? Who gave the vile order to kill the local policemen? Had the National Guard right to use the weapon against the police?

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╢  The principle of non-discrimination is a core principle of International Humanitarian law. Adverse distinction based on race, nationality, religious belief or political opinion is prohibited in the treatment of prisoners of war (GCIII, Art 16), civilians (GCIV, Art 13, common Article 3) and persons hors de combat(common Article 3). All protected persons shall be treated with the same consideration by parties to the conflict, without distinction based on race, religion, sex or political opinion (common article 3, GCIV, Art 27). Each and every person affected by armed conflict is entitled to his/her fundamental rights and guarantees, without discrimination (API, Art 75(1)).

The military operation in Mariupol took place on May 9^th, the Victory Day – the greatest holiday. Kiev administration attempted to outrage over this holy day. All day tanks cruised by the roads and militaries were scurrying over the city. Infantry combat vehicle knocked down billboards with the Victory Day greetings. Ceremonial processions and national celebrations ended in gunfire and blood.

Video: May 9: road laws by Ukrainian army tank in Mariupol

Video: Lenin’s street in Mariupol after several tanks and infantry combat vehicle passed along 

For  video follow the link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDWlI9H4ZAI

Video: A procession of people celebrating Victory Day shout “Shame!” and “Fascists!” to the solders who were hiding behind the doors of the local military base

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╢   Under the International Humanitarian law women and children are granted preferential treatment, respect and protection. Women must be protected from rape or any form of indecent assault. Children under the age of 18 must not be allowed to take part in hostilities (GCIV, Arts 24, 27; API, Arts 76-78; APII, Art 4(3)).

Video: Mariupol, May 9th, 2014: Boy, 12 was shot at twice when playing in the yard near his house. He is currently at the hospital in a heavy state. 

For video follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5FyGSsCgM4&src_vid=_Qmeacx7o70&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_4026540039

On May 9th, 2014 in Mariupol, Kiev coalition committed a war crime. Would it be a great surprise to see how many citizens came on the May 11th to participate in referendum for federalization? They don’t want to live under the ruling of the Kiev coalition. They want to form the People Republic of Donetsk!

Video: May 11th, 2014: A long queue of the citizens to one of the Mariupol polling place. They want to participate in referendum. People shout: “Glory to Mariupol! Congratulatons! Long live the People’s Republic of Donetsk!”

For video follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbItea5uUnY&list=UU0-BJmmq9v7sDwoEM5Xao8Q