War crimes

Police record human remains as forensic experts and war crimes prosecution teams exhume a burial site containing the bodies of six civilians that were executed by Russian forces in the yard of a house in the town of Pravdyne on the outskirts of Kherson on November 28, 2022 in Kherson, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Torture, Sexual Violence, Murder: Investigating War Crimes in Kherson

One year after its de-occupation, investigators continue to record thousands of war crime cases amid continuous shelling.

14 Nov 23

On October 24, 2023, Chernihiv's Novozavodsky District Court of Chernihiv examined the interview that Russian pilot Alexander Krasnoiartsev gave on March 24, 2022 to Ukrainian blogger Volodymyr Zolkin. © Irina Domashchenko

Exchanged Russian Pilot Sentenced in Absentia for Killing Civilian

Crime took place after fighter jet downed in Chernihiv in March 2022.

7 Nov 23

A local resident helps police, forensic experts and war crimes prosecution teams to exhume a burial site containing the bodies of six civilians that were executed by Russian forces in the yard of a house in the town of Pravdyne on the outskirts of Kherson on November 28, 2022 in Kherson, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Tracking Down Truth in Ukraine

NGO has identified over 200 alleged criminals since 2014 as part of efforts to monitor, document and investigate IHL violations.

7 Nov 23

Tuesday, 7 November ‘23

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

7 Nov 23

Kupiansk: Fireworks in the Rain

Eastern town sees a third wave of departures, as even the most stalwart residents see little future there.

6 Nov 23

Tuesday, 31 October ‘23

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

31 Oct 23

Ukrainian investigators allege that Anton Polyakov targeted former participants of the war in eastern Ukraine during the occupation of the village of Pisky-Radkivski in the Izium district. © Gaelle Girbes/Getty Images

Case Launched Over Torture of Former ATO Participants

Summons describes how men were beaten, electrocuted with stun guns and branded with a hot iron before being subjected to forced labour.

28 Oct 23

A couple sits next to lit candles in memory of those who were killed at the time of Russias occupation of Bucha, on the first anniversary of the towns liberation from Russian forces, at Vokzal'na Street on March 31, 2023 in Bucha, Ukraine. © Roman Pilipey/Getty Images

War Crimes: Ready for Justice

Ukraine’s strategy aims to establish an effective prosecution system, build capacity and enhance international collaboration – while also prioritising victim support.

28 Oct 23

Russian troops captured Ivanivka last year at the beginning of March and occupied it until July 2 when their forces retreated. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

DPR Militia Member Convicted of War Crime

Accused man already found guilty of fighting for the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic.

24 Oct 23

Tuesday, 24 October ‘23

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

24 Oct 23

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War crimes

Torture, Sexual Violence, Murder: Investigating War Crimes in Kherson

Exchanged Russian Pilot Sentenced in Absentia for Killing Civilian

Tracking Down Truth in Ukraine

Tuesday, 7 November ‘23

Kupiansk: Fireworks in the Rain

Tuesday, 31 October ‘23

Case Launched Over Torture of Former ATO Participants

War Crimes: Ready for Justice

DPR Militia Member Convicted of War Crime

Tuesday, 24 October ‘23

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