Legal Definitions - indiscriminate attack

Definition: An indiscriminate attack is an aggressive act that does not have a specific military objective. It can also refer to the use of a means of combat that is not directed at a specific military objective or the use of a means of combat that cannot be limited in accordance with international protocols such as the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their protocols or the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907.

Examples:

• A bombing of a civilian area without any specific military target.
• The use of chemical weapons that affect both military and civilian populations.
• The use of landmines that cannot be controlled and continue to harm civilians long after a conflict has ended.

These examples illustrate how indiscriminate attacks can cause harm to both military and civilian populations. They do not have a specific military objective and can cause widespread damage and loss of life. The use of such tactics is prohibited under international law and can result in war crimes charges.