Chernihiv, northeast of Kyiv, was an early target of Russia's offensive after its Feb 24 invasion. While they failed to capture the city, Russian forces battered large parts of Chernihiv and the surrounding region in their attempted advance toward the capital.
Chernihiv, northeast of Kyiv, was an early target of Russia's offensive after its Feb 24 invasion. While they failed to capture the city, Russian forces battered large parts of Chernihiv and the surrounding region in their attempted advance toward the capital. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Ukraine Justice Report - Issue 60

26 September 2023

IWPR's Frontline Updates – unique insights from our network of local reporters and updates from our programmes.

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IWPR’s weekly Ukraine Justice Report provides an overview of key events and links to essential reading from Ukrainian and international reports alongside dedicated IWPR reporting and analysis.

A building that was destroyed during battles at the start of Russia's full scale invasion, in Yahidne village in Chernihiv, Ukraine.
A building that was destroyed during battles at the start of Russia's full scale invasion, in Yahidne village in Chernihiv, Ukraine. © Ed Ram/Getty Images
COURTSIDE

Yahidne: Court Hears Villagers’ Testimony

Nearly 400 civilians were crammed into a cellar and used as “human shields” by the Russian forces.
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Local resident Oksana points to her apartment in a heavily damaged apartment building in Chernihiv, Ukraine. Chernihiv, northeast of Kyiv, was an early target of Russia's offensive and while they failed to capture the city, Russian forces battered large parts of Chernihiv and the surrounding region in their attempted advance toward the capital.
Local resident Oksana points to her apartment in a heavily damaged apartment building in Chernihiv, Ukraine. Chernihiv, northeast of Kyiv, was an early target of Russia's offensive and while they failed to capture the city, Russian forces battered large parts of Chernihiv and the surrounding region in their attempted advance toward the capital. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images
INTERVIEW

Justice Processes in Chernihiv

Pre-trial investigations are currently ongoing into some 250 war crimes proceedings.
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UKRAINE JUSTICE BRIEFING

Tuesday, 26 September ‘23

This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.

•  Russian Soldier Suspected of Torturing Civilians in a Village in Izyum Area
•  Ukrainians Suspected of Deporting Prisoners from Kherson to Russia
•  Ukrainian Found Guilty of Distributing Material on Seizure of State Power
•  ICC Officially Opens Kyiv Office 
 

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