Iryna Domashchenko

Kyiv-based IWPR's court reporter

Iryna Domashchenko

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.

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In many liberated Ukrainian villages police have discovered buildings that appear to have been used by Russian soldiers as prisons and suspected torture chambers.

In many liberated Ukrainian villages police have discovered buildings that appear to have been used by Russian soldiers as prisons and suspected torture chambers. © Paula Bronstein/Getty Images

Torture in the Chernihiv Region

Case brought over brutal detention and abuse of local man randomly shot at and imprisoned.

22 Feb 23

In a telephone conversation intercepted by the Ukrainian security service, Olga Bykovska was heard apparently giving her 28-year-old husband Roman Bykovskyi permission to commit sexual assault.

In a telephone conversation intercepted by the Ukrainian security service, Olga Bykovska was heard apparently giving her 28-year-old husband Roman Bykovskyi permission to commit sexual assault. © Olga Bykovska/VK

“Go Ahead and Rape Ukrainian Women”

Soldier’s wife accused of inciting her husband to commit sexual violence.

14 Feb 23

A young woman walks by a heavily damaged building in the Kyiv region.

A young woman walks by a heavily damaged building in the Kyiv region. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Accused of Rape

Man faces eight to 12 years in prison if convicted and will be tried in absentia.

7 Feb 23

A woman looks at her home, destroyed during battles at the start of Russia's full scale invasion, in Yagidne village on October 30, 2022 in Chernihiv, Ukraine.

A woman looks at her home, destroyed during battles at the start of Russia's full scale invasion, in Yagidne village on October 30, 2022 in Chernihiv, Ukraine. © Ed Ram/Getty Images

Four Russian Soldiers Sentenced for Yagidne Crimes

Some 20 servicemen have already been identified and suspected of mistreating villagers.

31 Jan 23

Oleh Cheryomushkin was found guilty of violating the laws and customs of war by the Kotelevskiy district court of the Poltava region.

Oleh Cheryomushkin was found guilty of violating the laws and customs of war by the Kotelevskiy district court of the Poltava region. © Press service of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office

Ukrainian Serving in Proxy Forces Sentenced for Robbery

Man found to be acting on own initiative while looting civilian house in occupied village.

24 Jan 23

Galina Ivanenko, 77, sits in the central square on September 20, 2022 in Izium, Ukraine. She never left the city because she was taking care of handicapped family members. Izium was occupied by Russians since April 1st causing major destruction and death to the small city.

Galina Ivanenko, 77, sits in the central square on September 20, 2022 in Izium, Ukraine. She never left the city because she was taking care of handicapped family members. Izium was occupied by Russians since April 1st causing major destruction and death to the small city. © Paula Bronstein /Getty Images

Four Russians Sentenced to 11 Years for War Crimes

Members of a special unit tasked with reconnaissance and sabotage imprisoned and interrogated Ukrainian civilians in September 2022.

10 Jan 23

According to the investigation, Mikhail Yasnikov (L) and Dmitriy Markov led the seizure of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station (HPP) facilities and the sabotage of the North Crimean Canal in the Kherson region.

According to the investigation, Mikhail Yasnikov (L) and Dmitriy Markov led the seizure of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station (HPP) facilities and the sabotage of the North Crimean Canal in the Kherson region. © Security Service of Ukraine

Russian Commanders Face Trial for Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

Senior figures accused of facilitating water supply to Crimea while causing billions of dollars’ worth of damages to Ukraine.

3 Jan 23

Raia, 69, stands by her destroyed house located in the village of Sloboda in the Chernihiv region. Dmytro Makhovsky and Shyvyt Dongak, summoned in absentia, are accused of violating the laws and customs of war during the occupation of the village in early March.

Raia, 69, stands by her destroyed house located in the village of Sloboda in the Chernihiv region. Dmytro Makhovsky and Shyvyt Dongak, summoned in absentia, are accused of violating the laws and customs of war during the occupation of the village in early March. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Russian Soldiers Accused of War Crimes in Chernihiv

Servicemen allegedly poured solvent on a civilian and warned they would set him on fire.

20 Dec 22

A residential building in the city of Irpin, a suburb of Kyiv, heavily damaged during the Russian occupation earlier in the year.

A residential building in the city of Irpin, a suburb of Kyiv, heavily damaged during the Russian occupation earlier in the year. © Jesco Denzel/Bundesregierung via Getty Images

Cruel Treatment and Mock Executions: Russian Soldier Faces Trial

The 23-year-old could be sentenced to eight to ten years in prison if convicted of offences.

13 Dec 22

Members of Ukraine's war crimes prosecutor team.

Members of Ukraine's war crimes prosecutor team. © Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine

Ukraine: First Rape Trial of Russian Soldier

If convicted suspect will be put on an international wanted list and may face life imprisonment.

6 Dec 22

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