Key Takeaways for CHM in Large-Scale Combat Operations

The devastation of civilian lives and livelihoods caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 pose important questions about the existing conceptualizations of civilian harm mitigation (CHM) when applied to large-scale combat operations (LSCO). As states are considering how CHM efforts can be scaled to fit LSCO, this briefing provides eight key takeaways from the ongoing war in Ukraine, providing an initial reflection on the application of CHM in LSCO contexts. Note this publication is part of a larger series of briefings that delve into CHM- and Protection of Civilians-related aspects from Ukraine’s defensive war against Russia, which will consist of four briefings in total.