Iryna Domashchenko
Kyiv-based IWPR's court reporter
Kyiv-based IWPR's court reporter
IWPR's court reporter, she regularly writes for the Ukraine's Justice Report. She also works with Ukraine's Media Initiative For Human Rights and has previously worked for the Court Reporter justice platform. Based in Kyiv, Iryna is originally from the southern port city of Kherson where she reported for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
The accused men are believed to still be stationed in the Zaporizhzhia region where the alleged abuses took place.
Although tanker was captured on the day his offence was committed, he was exchanged in a prisoner swap.
Case concerning the alleged abuse of civilians delayed after defence attorney said it fell outside his jurisdiction.
Defence lawyer contests circumstances surrounding identification of military man convicted of war crimes.
In March 2022, a drunk soldier hit and attempted to shoot a Ukrainian man after spotting a skull-shaped tattoo on his hand.
Victims suffered at least 12 gunshot wounds and died at the scene.
However, as a valuable exchange asset, Maksim Krishtop will not spend time in prison.
Hostages included people with severe chronic and mental illnesses.
Servicemen are accused of beating and starving 32-year-old hostage on several occasions.
Prosecutions for servicemen who tortured security guard during occupation of the Bucha district.