An Ukrainian tank drives down a street on December 15, 2022 in Kupiansk, Ukraine. Kupiansk was occupied by Russian forces mere days after their February 24th invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian forces liberated the town in September, but Russia turned its artillery on Kupiansk while in retreat, destroying buildings and damaging energy and heating infrastructure.
An Ukrainian tank drives down a street on December 15, 2022 in Kupiansk, Ukraine. Kupiansk was occupied by Russian forces mere days after their February 24th invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian forces liberated the town in September, but Russia turned its artillery on Kupiansk while in retreat, destroying buildings and damaging energy and heating infrastructure. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Ukraine Justice Report - Issue 23

10 January 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.

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
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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.
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UKRAINE JUSTICE BRIEFING

Tuesday, 10 January ‘23

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

•  ICC Conference Set for March
•  ECHR Decisions as Reparations Instrument
•  Investigations in Kharkiv Region
•  Suspicions Issued in Civilian Killings Near Kyiv

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Little remains of the island's lighthouse. Built in 1842 for the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Empire, it was destroyed during WWII and rebuilt in 1944. The incessant shelling for the control of the outpost left it again in ruins.
Little remains of the island's lighthouse. Built in 1842 for the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Empire, it was destroyed during WWII and rebuilt in 1944. The incessant shelling for the control of the outpost left it again in ruins. © Michael Shtekel/IWPR
A destroyed Russian helicopter on Snake Island. The Russian army targeted the strategic outpost and took over it in the first days of the invasion, aiming to use it as a launch pad to breach into southern Ukraine. The battle for the island lasted months and the Ukrainian army regained control of the island in early July.
A destroyed Russian helicopter on Snake Island. The Russian army targeted the strategic outpost and took over it in the first days of the invasion, aiming to use it as a launch pad to breach into southern Ukraine. The battle for the island lasted months and the Ukrainian army regained control of the island in early July. © Michael Shtekel/IWPR
A serviceman nicknamed Fortune stands by the wreck of a building on Snake Island, which became a symbol of resistance for Ukraine when border guards stationed on it refused Russian demands to surrender or die. In response, one border guard sent a message to the Russian flagship, the Moskva: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself." The Moskva later sunk after what Kyiv stated was a Ukrainian attack.
A serviceman nicknamed Fortune stands by the wreck of a building on Snake Island, which became a symbol of resistance for Ukraine when border guards stationed on it refused Russian demands to surrender or die. In response, one border guard sent a message to the Russian flagship, the Moskva: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself." The Moskva later sunk after what Kyiv stated was a Ukrainian attack. © Michael Shtekel/IWPR

A Visit to Snake Island

The Ukrainian army organised a press tour to the tiny rock outcrop with a huge strategic significance.
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