In the evolving theatre of modern war, tactics once viewed as morally unthinkable have become disturbingly routine. Among the most pernicious is the so-called “double-tap” strike — a deliberate strategy of hitting a target, then striking the same or nearby location again shortly thereafter, with the intent to maim rescuers, kill first responders or terrorise the civilian population. While not new, this tactic has become a signature of Russian operations in Ukraine, refined through technological