Police investigate nearly 229,000 Russian war crimes in Ukraine. PHOTO
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, investigators from the National Police of Ukraine have opened 246,219 criminal proceedings into crimes committed by Russian service members and their accomplices. War crimes account for the largest share, with 228,992 proceedings.
Censor.NET reports this, citing the National Police of Ukraine.
According to law enforcement officials, as of October 12, 2026, the following proceedings had been opened:
- 228,992 criminal proceedings under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — war crimes;
- 9,414 under Article 110 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — encroachment on Ukraine’s territorial integrity and inviolability;
- 4,785 under Article 111-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — collaboration;
- 453 under Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — high treason.
The National Police also released figures on crimes against children committed during Russia’s full-scale invasion.
According to the agency, 760 children have been killed and another 2,950 injured. A total of 2,361 children are considered missing, 59,798 have been located, 20,651 have been deported to Russia and 2,672 have been returned.
Separately, law enforcement officials have opened 153 criminal proceedings into acts of sexual violence committed by Russian service members.
