Fact Check: Is Bombing Civilian Infrastructure Always a War Crime?

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Claimant: Seth Moulton (D)

Claim: Bombing civilian power infrastructure is always a war crime.

Rating: MOSTLY TRUE

Explanation: International law generally prohibits targeting civilian infrastructure, but exceptions exist if the infrastructure serves a military purpose and the attack meets proportionality standards.

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Date: 04/03/2026

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Last Updated on April 3, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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