Iryna Domashchenko

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.

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On March 27, the Kyiv-Svyatoshinsky district court, in Kyiv region, sentenced in absentia Russian intelligence sniper Chingis Dambaev to 12 years in prison for hitting a civilian and almost shooting him, in violation of the laws and customs of war.

On March 27, the Kyiv-Svyatoshinsky district court, in Kyiv region, sentenced in absentia Russian intelligence sniper Chingis Dambaev to 12 years in prison for hitting a civilian and almost shooting him, in violation of the laws and customs of war. © Irina Domashchenko

Exchanged Russian Sniper Convicted for Striking Civilian

In March 2022, a drunk soldier hit and attempted to shoot a Ukrainian man after spotting a skull-shaped tattoo on his hand.

4 Apr 23

Image from the scene of the event from video surveillance cameras.

Image from the scene of the event from video surveillance cameras. © Office of the Prosecutor General

Ukraine: Shot in the Back

Victims suffered at least 12 gunshot wounds and died at the scene.

28 Mar 23

A video still from a press conference with captured Russian pilot Maxim Krishtop.

A video still from a press conference with captured Russian pilot Maxim Krishtop. © Interfax-Ukraine

Pilot Who Bombed Kharkiv TV Tower Convicted

However, as a valuable exchange asset, Maksim Krishtop will not spend time in prison.

21 Mar 23

Daniil Martynov (centre) has been charged with violating the laws and customs of war, including forcing nearly 500 people in a special needs boarding school to serve as human shields.

Daniil Martynov (centre) has been charged with violating the laws and customs of war, including forcing nearly 500 people in a special needs boarding school to serve as human shields. © Security Service of Ukraine

Chechen Officer Held 500 Civilians “as Human Shields”

Hostages included people with severe chronic and mental illnesses.

14 Mar 23

A man walks past a heavily damaged apartment building on April 4, 2022 in Bucha, Ukraine. The Ukrainian government has accused Russian forces of committing a "deliberate massacre" as they occupied and eventually retreated from Bucha, 25km northwest of Kyiv.

A man walks past a heavily damaged apartment building on April 4, 2022 in Bucha, Ukraine. The Ukrainian government has accused Russian forces of committing a "deliberate massacre" as they occupied and eventually retreated from Bucha, 25km northwest of Kyiv. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Bucha: Kidnapped and Tortured Three Times

Servicemen are accused of beating and starving 32-year-old hostage on several occasions.

7 Mar 23

Borisov, Madyaevand and Sulaindzyuga were all indicted under Part 1 of Art. 28 and Part 1 of Art. 438 of the criminal code of Ukraine on the violation of laws and customs of war.

Borisov, Madyaevand and Sulaindzyuga were all indicted under Part 1 of Art. 28 and Part 1 of Art. 438 of the criminal code of Ukraine on the violation of laws and customs of war. © Security Service of Ukraine

Ukraine: Buried Alive and Beaten

Prosecutions for servicemen who tortured security guard during occupation of the Bucha district.

28 Feb 23

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

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