The group of experts, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has been tasked with investigating violations of international law during the war.
In a report presented on Monday, the panel notes an increased “frequency, intensity and geographic scope” of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector.
According to the UN group, evidence points to Russia's actions being "carried out with intent" to "deprive the civilian population of electricity" and "cause suffering."
Last winter, millions of people in Ukraine were forced to live in unbearable conditions due to prolonged interruptions in heating, electricity, water and gas, the expert group notes.
