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The Prosecutor General's Office has been actively countering illegal activities and addressing war crimes throughout Ukraine in 2025. Recent reports include the tragic execution of five captured defenders by Russian forces near Huliaipole. Additionally, a scale-shifting operation exposed illegal sand extraction in the Obukhiv district, underlining the extensive damage caused to the ecosystem. Other significant actions by the Office include addressing illegal military service exemption schemes, detaining various suspects involved in major embezzlement cases, and the exposure of a large-scale international fraud call center that targeted citizens in Europe and Asia. These decisive efforts reflect Ukraine's determination to uphold justice, preserve its environment, and hold those accountable for their criminal acts. Furthermore, the staggering number of war crimes, with over 190,000 incidents recorded, highlights the ongoing humanitarian challenges the country faces.

What measures is the Prosecutor General's Office undertaking against illegal acts?

The Prosecutor General’s Office is actively countering illegal acts by prosecuting individuals involved in war crimes, embezzlement schemes, and illegal extractions. Actions include formal suspicions and indictments, coordination with international organizations, and cooperation with national law enforcement to deter economic and environmental crimes. The office has continually pursued suspects in financial fraud, exposing sand mining operations, and enabling the respect of military law across Ukraine.

How is the Prosecutor General's Office addressing Ukrainian prisoners of war executions?

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office is aggressively investigating the execution of 322 prisoners of war by Russian occupants, with a dedicated focus on bringing involved parties to justice. This includes extensive gathering of evidence, launching pre-trial investigations, and iterating the gravity of these war crimes on various international platforms, aiming to prosecute those responsible under international law.

Are illegal sand extraction activities being curbed in Ukraine?

The Prosecutor General's Office, in cooperation with regional law enforcement, has successfully uncovered and halted illegal sand extraction operations in multiple regions including Zhytomyr, significantly reducing environmental damage. These coordinated efforts led to arrest and prosecution of organized groups, demonstrating commitment to preserving natural resources and enforcing environmental protections.

What actions are being taken in response to fraudulent financial activities?

The office has launched a crackdown on fraudulent activities, such as exposing fraudulent investment avenues and deceptive call centers manipulating foreign citizens. Collaboration with international agencies has been pivotal in apprehending culprits, recovering and safeguarding financial resources while ensuring prosecution of large-scale fraudulent conspiracies, thereby upholding financial integrity.

How are current war crimes documented and prosecuted in Ukraine?

War crimes committed by Russian forces are meticulously documented by the Prosecutor General’s Office, with a registered trail of over 190,000 cases. These are treated with utmost urgency, involving in-depth investigations, collecting testimonies, and collaborating with human rights organizations to ensure that the perpetrators face legal proceedings aligning with the tenets of domestic and international law.

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Activities of Zelenskyy’s PR manager Petrov called for investigation Zelenskyy’s PR manager Volodymyr Petrov accused of treason: text of statement. VIDEO The commander of the reconnaissance unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Denys Yaroslavskyi, called on the SSU and the Office of the Prosecutor General to investigate the activities of black political strategist Volodymyr Petrov. 12 596 61 Previously in trend: Activities of Volodymyr Petrov

Killing of five Ukrainian POWs near Huliaipole Occupiers shoot dead five captured defenders near Huliaipole who were unable to resist – Prosecutor General’s Office On the morning of 27 November in Zaporizhzhia region, Russian occupiers killed five Ukrainian defenders who had been taken prisoner and were unable to offer resistance. 4 219 31 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Illegal extraction of over 15,000 tonnes of sand Members of organised group served with notices of suspicion over illegal extraction of more than 15,000 tonnes of sand. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, an organised group involved in the illegal industrial-scale extraction of sand in the Obukhiv district of Kyiv region has been exposed. 2 347 7 Previously in trend: Illegal mining

Police officer who opened fire on servicemen notified of suspicion Police officer notified of suspicion after opening fire on servicemen A drunken National Police officer in the Zaporizhzhia region opened fire while off duty during a conflict with servicemen, firing at least 13 shots and wounding three people. 5 176 14 Previously in trend: attempted murder

The capture of Pokrovsk could open the way for Russia to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk Enemy used civilians, including 13-year-old child, as "human shield" in Pokrovsk, - Office of Prosecutor General Under the procedural guidance of the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation has been launched into the war crimes committed by Russian occupiers, as provided for in Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. 2 140 9 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Investigation of Russian war crimes

Seven participants in the scheme supplied the army with defective beds at inflated prices. Case has been sent to court: Seven members of scheme supplied defective beds to army at inflated prices. PHOTO Prosecutors from the Vinnytsia Specialized Defense Prosecutor’s Office of the Southern Region have sent an indictment to court against seven individuals accused of embezzling more than ₴2.7 million from the defense budget during the procurement of army beds. 1 286 2 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector

AWOL and desertion: the number of proceedings has risen sharply Number of AWOL and desertion proceedings surged in 2025 – Prosecutor General’s Office. DOCUMENT Since the start of the full-scale invasion, law enforcement officers have registered more than 310,000 criminal cases of AWOL and desertion. Most of which occurred within the first ten months of 2025. 3 091 19 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

Man detained for embezzling nearly 6 billion hryvnias Suspect detained in Ukrtatnafta embezzlement case worth over ₴5.8 billion. PHOTOS The director of one of the affiliated companies has been detained in Kyiv. He and his accomplices had previously been charged with organizing a large-scale embezzlement scheme involving a petroleum refining concern, but the man had been hiding from investigators and was on the international wanted list. 2 028 4 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Mahamedrasulov case: witness Mameshev to stand trial Witness in Mahamedrasulov case Mameshev to face trial for false testimony, - Prosecutor General’s Office A witness in the case of Ruslan Mahamedrasulov, a detective with the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, Yusuf Mameshev, will stand trial for giving false testimony in court. 8 436 45 Previously in trend: Ruslan Mahamedrasulov’s case

suspicion of the commander Russian strike on military formation on 1 November: commander taken into custody without bail The commander of the unmanned systems unit has been remanded in custody without bail due to the deaths of military personnel and civilians during the celebrations. 8 748 48 Previously in trend: Russian strike at awards ceremony

AntAC: Deputy Prosecutor General Vdovychenko, Kravchenko’s deputy, has family ties to Russia Family of Deputy Prosecutor General Vdovychenko holds Russian passports and runs business in Crimea – AntAC. VIDEO Ukraine’s Deputy Prosecutor General Mariia Vdovychenko, appointed by Ruslan Kravchenko in June 2025, has direct family ties to Russia. Her brother betrayed Ukraine, while her father runs a business in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 8 655 68

The State Bureau of Investigation announced that it suspected the capital’s law enforcement officer of stealing money seized during the investigation. He stole over 13 million hryvnias and hid in forest in Rivne region: police officer Rybianskyi was charged. PHOTOS In Kyiv, police officer Yurii Rybianskyi, who disappeared along with material evidence worth over 13 million hryvnias, has been served a notice of suspicion. He was hiding in a forest in Rivne region, where he set up a makeshift shelter. 7 389 76 Previously in trend: Search for police officer Rybianskyi

Deputy bought a girl with a disability to get a deferment In Vinnytsia region, deputy "bought" girl with disability to get deferment from mobilisation. VIDEO+PHOTOS A deputy of one of the city councils in Vinnytsia region, together with an accomplice, developed a scheme that would allow him to avoid mobilisation. 16 068 21 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

ма Ativities of 14 call centres that extorted money from citizens of Ukraine, EU countries and Asia have been exposed. VIDEO Prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General exposed and shut down 14 fraudulent call centres operating in the Zaporizhzhia, Rivne, Cherkasy regions and Kyiv. 1 658 6 Previously in trend: Fraudulent schemes

War crimes committed by the occupiers Over 190,000 war crimes committed by Russian troops in Ukraine have been recorded, - Office of Prosecutor General On November 4, 2025, Deputy Prosecutor General Andrii Leshchenko met with representatives of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, headed by Eric Mose. 433 0 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Corrupt officials from Kyiv Customs Kyiv customs officials took bribes for unhindered customs clearance of used cars: they were detained. VIDEO+PHOTO Under the procedural guidance of the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office, the deputy head and inspector of one of the customs posts of the Kyiv Customs Office were exposed. 2 929 27 Previously in trend: Bribe takers at customs offices

NABU responds to Prosecutor General’s Office over allegations of illegal surveillance NABU on Prosecutor General’s Office allegations of illegal surveillance: Bureau employee acted in accordance with law The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has responded to the Prosecutor General’s Office over allegations of illegal surveillance of its administrative building, which prompted a search of a Bureau employee. 7 443 24 Previously in trend: Search in NABU

The Prosecutor General’s Office commented on the search of the NABU employee Search of NABU employee: Prosecutor General’s Office says he surveilled "restricted access facility". VIDEO (updated) The Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG) says the search of a National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) employee was prompted by allegations that he had been surveilling the OPG’s administrative building. 4 613 38 Previously in trend: Search in NABU

Killings of civilians in Bucha. Russian commander notified of suspicion Involved in murder of 17 civilians in Bucha: Russian commander Kim notified of suspicion. PHOTOS A Russian commander involved in the killing of 17 civilians during the occupation of Bucha has been notified of suspicion. 3 884 12 Previously in trend: Bucha massacre War crimes of Russia

Kirkorov served with notice of suspicion by SBU for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine Pro-Putin singer Kirkorov served with notice of suspicion over concerts in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories Russian singer and Putin supporter Philipp Kirkorov has been served with a notice of suspicion by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) for supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine and performing systematically in the temporarily occupied territories before Russian troops. 2 191 21 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Kirkorov

Grain theft Russia’s deputy agriculture minister was served with notice of suspicion of war crime for theft of over 4 million tonnes of Ukrainian grain A Russian deputy agriculture minister organized the illegal seizure of grain and assets belonging to Ukrainian agricultural enterprises in the temporarily occupied territories. 655 7 Previously in trend: Grain theft

Yusuf Mameshev, a witness in the Ruslan Mahamedrasulov case, has been charged Mahamedrasulov’s case: witness Mameshev charged with giving false testimony Yusuf Mameshev, a witness in the case involving National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) detective Ruslan Mahamedrasulov, has been served a notice of suspicion for allegedly providing knowingly false testimony to investigators and the court. 7 116 30 Previously in trend: Ruslan Mahamedrasulov’s case

Rape of a child in Kyiv region Woman who helped her cohabitant rape her own daughter will be tried in Kyiv region. VIDEO+PHOTOS Juvenile prosecutors of the Vyshhorod District Prosecutor's Office have sent to court an indictment against a mother who, together with her cohabitant, committed sexual violence against a minor child. 10 998 24 Previously in trend: Rape of children

Woman beats child in Kharkiv, boy dies in hospital Woman beats 3-year-old stepson to death: she is being held in custody without bail. PHOTO A 40-year-old woman in Kharkiv beat her 3-year-old stepson, who later died. 4 729 9 Previously in trend: Murder of children

AWOL in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Data statistics Nearly 290,000 AWOL and desertion cases opened during full-scale war – Prosecutor General’s Office. INFOGRAPHICS From January 2022 to September 2025, Ukrainian law enforcement agencies opened nearly 290,000 criminal proceedings for absence without leave (AWOL) and desertion. 7 669 126 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

drugs Two large-scale drug networks exposed in Ukraine: minors among participants. VIDEO Prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office, together with law enforcement officers, exposed two large-scale drug networks operating throughout Ukraine. 2 388 11 Previously in trend: distribution of drugs

The organiser of a murder in Lviv region received a life sentence Life imprisonment for organiser and 9 years for accomplice: verdict in murder case in Lviv region. PHOTOS Prosecutors of the Lviv Regional Prosecutor's Office proved the guilt of two residents of Lviv region - a 34-year-old and a 31-year-old man - who committed a series of robberies, one of which resulted in murder. 1 965 3

Convicted saboteur who set fire to a strategic facility of Ukrzaliznytsia in Zakarpattia In Zakarpattia, saboteur who set fire to strategic facility of Ukrzaliznytsia was convicted. VIDEO A Zakarpattia court has found a 22-year-old resident of the village of Hrushove, Tyachiv district, guilty of committing sabotage by prior conspiracy by a group of people under martial law. 2 979 11

Prosecutor and lawyer incited to provide a $3.5 million bribe OPG prosecutor and lawyer solicited $3.5 million bribe to "bribe" SAPO prosecutors and HACC judges, - NABU. PHOTOS The NABU and the SAPO have exposed a prosecutor of the Prosecutor General's Office and a lawyer who offered a suspect in one of the NABU cases to provide a bribe to close the proceedings. 5 856 20 Previously in trend: Grafters

The mayor of Vyshhorod, Oleksii Momot, has been notified of the suspicion Embezzlement of over UAH 6.6 million in budget funds: Vyshhorod Mayor Momot and director of contractor organisation notified of suspicion. VIDEO+PHOTOS The mayor of Vyshhorod, Oleksii Momot, and the director of a contractor company have been served with a notice of suspicion of embezzlement of budget funds through abuse of office (Part 5 of Article 191 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 1 313 7 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of budget funds

2 men tortured and sexually assaulted in the Donetsk region Suspicion notices served to 2 terrorists who tortured and sexually assaulted woman in Donetsk region Prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General have notified two members of the terrorist organization "Donetsk People's Republic" that they are suspected of committing criminal offenses, namely: cruel treatment of civilians, committed by a group of persons acting in concert, and other violations of the laws and customs of war, as provided for by international treaties, committed by a group of persons acting in concert. 1 863 3

In the Kyiv region, a 13-year-old girl committed suicide due to bullying by her stepfather 13-year-old girl commits suicide due to abuse by stepfather: man detained in Kyiv region, - OPG Law enforcement officials have charged a 39-year-old man with suspicion of driving his 13-year-old stepdaughter to suicide. 7 054 35 Previously in trend: Committing suicide

Prosecutor General’s Office investigates executions of 322 Ukrainian prisoners of war Ukraine investigates executions of 322 prisoners of war by Russian occupiers - Prosecutor General’s Office Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are investigating the execution of 322 Ukrainian prisoners of war, 263 of whom were killed on the battlefield and another 59 in the Olenivka colony. 908 3 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners Terrorist attack in Olenivka

36,000 dollars for removal from military records: civil servant detained in Kyiv Civil servant who "helped" people avoid military registration for $36,000 has been exposed, - Prosecutor’s Office. PHOTO The Specialised Defence Prosecutor's Office of the Central Region jointly with the Main National Police in Kyiv under the operational support of the State Secret Service of Ukraine in Kyiv served an official of a state body a notice of suspicion of committing a criminal offence - aiding and abetting in obtaining an illegal benefit by an official. 1 173 11 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Police uncover transnational fraud network in Odesa In Odesa, prosecutor’s office, together with police, shut down investment call centre that defrauded citizens of Kazakhstan. VIDEO+PHOTOS Prosecutors of the Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office have served suspicion notices to 9 people who defrauded foreigners through an investment scheme. 2 437 8

Mercedes-Benz driver who beat up cyclist detained Mercedes driver who beat cyclist unconscious in Kyiv re-arrested: he was served with new charges. PHOTO The driver of a Mercedes-Benz who recently beat a cyclist unconscious in Kyiv’s Podil district after being reproached for illegal parking, and then left him in danger, was re-arrested on October 2 in Bila Tserkva. He was served with a new charge. 18 296 59 Previously in trend: Beating of a cyclist in Kyiv

The bribe-taker helped transfer to the rear Man who had boasted of his connections in Ministry of Defence and demanded $15,000 for transferring soldier to rear detained, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office, a man who offered illegal services to influence personnel decisions in the Armed Forces of Ukraine was exposed. 1 664 5 Previously in trend: Grafters

Since 2022, Russia has launched nearly 50,000 Shahed drones at Ukraine Nearly 50,000 Shahed drones launched by Russia against Ukraine since start of full-scale war – media Since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, Russia has launched nearly 50,000 Shahed attack drones against Ukraine. According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, these drone strikes have killed 253 people and wounded another 1,524. 938 10 Previously in trend: Attack of drones

The SSU has notified two Russian generals of their status as suspects in absentia. SSU has notified two Russian generals and their subordinates who commanded strikes on Okhtyrka of their suspicion in absentia. PHOTO The SSU has collected evidence against the Russian military high command, which committed war crimes in the Sumy region at the beginning of the full-scale war. We are talking about massive Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure in Okhtyrka on 25 February 2022. Then the occupiers attacked the city with Grad and Uragan multiple rocket launchers. 740 4 Previously in trend: Investigation of Russian war crimes

Persons who had taken possession of the money of released prisoners of war exposed Fraudsters who had defrauded soldiers released from captivity and stolen about million hryvnias exposed. VIDEO&PHOTOS Police officers exposed a criminal organisation that fraudulently seized the funds of servicemen released from Russian captivity. 6 612 30

A lawyer and two accomplices were exposed for illegally transporting people across the border $14,000 for disability and "military service exemption certificate" for conscript: lawyer and two accomplices exposed. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of the Prosecutor General’s Office, a lawyer from Zaporizhzhia and two of her accomplices have been charged with illegally smuggling people across Ukraine’s state border. 1 558 4 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

Prosecutor General: indictments filed in 178 fatal road accident cases 69 dead and 99 injured: indictments filed in 178 road accident cases "stalled" for years – Kravchenko Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced that indictments have been filed in 178 criminal cases concerning traffic accidents with severe consequences, investigations of which had dragged on for more than 3–5 years. These crashes resulted in 69 deaths, including three children, and left 99 people seriously injured, among them nine children. 1 925 11 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

Persons who attempted to take possession of the land of the National Museum were exposed Persons who attempted to take possession of land of National Museum in Pyrohiv were exposed. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office, the organiser and accomplice of the illegal land acquisition scheme on the territory of the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv were served a notice of suspicion. 1 923 5

Illegal sand extraction exposed in Zhytomyr region Illegal sand extraction exposed in Zhytomyr region: damage to environment amounts to 68 million hryvnias. PHOTOS Illegal sand mining has been uncovered in Zhytomyr region: environmental damage amounts to more than UAH 68 million. 806 2

International fraud call centre exposed More than 4,500 citizens of Europe and Central Asia were defrauded of 186 million hryvnias: international fraud call centre exposed in Ukraine. PHOTOS Members of a criminal organisation that misappropriated funds of foreign citizens under the guise of providing "legal aid" have been exposed and served with a notice of suspicion. 26 626 9 Previously in trend: financial fraud Fraudulent schemes

An investigation has been launched into the accident in Zhytomyr in which the prosecutor was killed Pre-trial investigation has been launched into fatal traffic accident in Zhytomyr in which prosecutor was killed. PHOTOS A pre-trial investigation has been launched into a fatal road accident in Zhytomyr, which killed a prosecutor. 6 855 17

Woman sold cars imported for the Armed Forces of Ukraine Traded in cars imported from abroad as humanitarian aid for Armed Forces of Ukraine: woman detained in Kyiv - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTOS A 47-year-old woman who organised the illegal sale of cars imported to Ukraine as humanitarian aid for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been served with a notice of suspicion. 4 313 35 Previously in trend: Profiteering from humanitarian aid

Hacker group neutralised Hacker group responsible for billions in losses to global companies neutralised - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS In cooperation with law enforcement agencies of the United States, EU countries and Europol, a hacker group that used ransomware to attack the networks of leading global companies has been neutralised. 1 501 5 Previously in trend: Detention of hackers in Ukraine