Attacking own territory

                Attacking own territory
 
Attacking your own occupied territory during an active war is generally

prohibited under international humanitarian law (IHL) if the area contains

civilians or protected objects. The Fourth Geneva Convention and

customary laws of war require belligerents to take constant care to spare

the civilian population, even within their own territory or during operations

against opposing forces.


Key Legal Considerations

Proportionality and Precaution: Attacks must not be disproportionate to the

expected military advantage, and feasible precautions must be taken to

minimize incidental loss of civilian life, injury, or damage to civilian objects.


Distinction: A state cannot use indiscriminate attacks or methods of

warfare that fail to distinguish between military objectives and protected

individuals or civilian property.


No-War Crimes Exception: The status of an area as "occupied territory"

generally implies that an occupying power has specific duties to protect
 
the welfare of the inhabitants, even if those inhabitants are citizens of an

opposing power or hostile to the occupying force.


Real-World Incidents

2026 Reporting: Recent updates from the UN indicate

that extensive attacks on densely populated occupied territories can

amount to violations of IHL and potential war crimes.


If you are instead referring to gameplay mechanics for Star Wars: Galaxy of

Heroes or grand strategy games (like Crusader Kings), the rules differ

entirely depending on the game's engine. For example, in SWGOH,

attacking your own zones is not possible, as battles are strictly limited to

defending your own sectors and taking enemy-held territories.