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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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Strike on Kostiantynivka on 19 February 2025 Russian troops carried out air strikes on Kostiantynivka: 2 killed, 2 wounded (updated). PHOTOS On 19 February 2025, at 08:50, the Russian army carried out 2 air strikes on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. 1 788 5

Consequences of strike on Sumy on 9 February 2025 Aftermath of enemy drone strike on car park in Sumy. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Sumy District Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation was initiated into the war crime of striking a car park in Sumy by Russian troops. 4 338 9

Two customs officers will be tried for 120 million UAH of tax fraud UAH 120 million of tax fraud: two customs officers who issued trucks with cigarettes as empty will be tried - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Two Chernivtsi customs officers will be tried for their involvement in a tax evasion scheme involving the import of tobacco products. 1 486 9

The murderers of the serviceman in Pyriatyn Murder of military commissary at gas station in Pyriatyn: two Poltava region residents are served suspicion notices. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Lubny District Prosecutor's Office, two residents of Lubny and Poltava were served a notice of suspicion of murdering a serviceman at a petrol station. 20 274 201

Smuggling of historical and cultural assets Smuggling of historical and cultural property: MP and resident of Kyiv region exposed - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Since the beginning of 2025, two attempts to export antiquities abroad have been prevented. A resident of Kyiv region and a deputy of one of the region's village councils were exposed. 3 080 1

KCSA official with disability Deputy director of KCSA department received disability by forging medical documents - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The first deputy director of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture of the Kyiv City State Administration was served a notice of suspicion of forgery and use of knowingly forged medical documents (Part 1, 3, 4 Art. 358 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). The official forged documents to obtain disability. 2 739 8

Head of Cherkasy plant is suspected of selling Russian products Exported paint to Russia for $1.8 million: in Cherkasy region, head of chemical plant was informed of suspicion due to selling products to enemy - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Prosecutor General's Office, the head of a chemical company from Cherkasy, who organized the supply of paint to Russia despite the ban on exports to the aggressor state, was served a notice of suspicion. 2 894 7

Fraudsters misappropriated UAH 2.5 million of donations for Armed Forces Group of persons, who embezzled UAH 2.5 million of donations for Armed Forces, exposed - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Three persons were served a notice of suspicion of fraud and money laundering (Art. 190, parts 3, 4, 209, part 2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). They misappropriated the money they were allegedly raising for the needs of the Armed Forces. 6 045 33

Consequences of shelling of Kyiv on January 18, 2025 Russian attack on Kyiv: restaurant security guard and three minibus passengers killed. Business center, metro station, houses damaged. PHOTOS The Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the criminal proceedings over the Russian shelling of Kyiv. 9 800 26

Nominal owner of online casino detained Nominal owner of online casino involved in laundering Russian money has been detained - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The nominal owner of a well-known online casino was detained and served a notice of suspicion of aiding the aggressor state (Part 1 Article 111-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 4 646 7

occupier Kuznetsov Suspicion is served to Russian military who shot Bucha resident when he went to buy food. PHOTO Russian servicemen Ivan Polin and Maxim Kuznetsov were served with a notice of suspicion of committing a war crime, namely the murder of a civilian resident of Bucha, Ihor Paliyenko, during the occupation of the city. 4 373 7 Previously in trend: War

Three more participants of conflict in hotel in Pechersk district of Kyiv were served with notice of suspicion Shooting in hotel in Pechersk: three participants in conflict were served with notice of suspicion of hooliganism. PHOTO Three participants in the conflict in a hotel in Kyiv's Pechersk district were served with a notice of suspicion. 5 563 12

Russian serviceman who shot dead couple of pensioners in Bucha identified Russian serviceman who shot dead Sydorenko couple in Bucha in March 2022 has been identified. PHOTO Russian military officer Shamil Hasanguliyev was served a notice of suspicion of committing a war crime, namely the murder of the Sydorenko couple during the occupation of Bucha. 13 202 17 Previously in trend: Bucha massacre

Commander of 211th Brigade Commander of 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade, who covered up abuse of soldiers, detained. He was served with new suspicion - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade, who covered up the abuse of soldiers, was detained and served a new suspicion notice. 7 863 33

Fraud with disability: two prosecutors and two MSEC officials suspected Illegally received disability: two prosecutors and two MSEC officials suspected. PHOTOS Two district prosecutors and two MSEC officials are suspected of fraud and forgery. 16 840 23

Scheme to sell stolen cars to Europe exposed Scheme to sell cars stolen during occupation of Kyiv region to Europe exposed: participants served suspicion notices - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO A notice of suspicion was served to 7 members of an organised group on the facts of concealment of a crime, use of a knowingly forged document and legalisation of proceeds of crime (Part 3 of Art. 28, Part 1 of Art. 396, Part 3 of Art. 28, Part 4 of Art. 358, Part 3 of Art. 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). They were caught reselling cars stolen during the occupation of Kyiv region to Europe. 22 436 17

Azarov’s associate gets 14 years in prison She wrote letters to Russian representative to UN in support of "SMO": Azarov’s associate Berezhna sentenced to 14 years for high treason. PHOTO (updated) The court found guilty of high treason a woman from Kyiv who, on the instructions of her Russian handlers, wrote a letter to the Russian representative to the UN about Ukrainian support for the so-called "SMO". 11 493 50

Suspicions to two ruscists who raped and tortured Ukrainian woman during occupation of Izium Two ruscists who tortured and raped mother of Ukrainian law enforcement officer during occupation of Izium have been identified. PHOTO Two Russian occupiers were served suspicion notices in absentia. They kidnapped and tortured the mother of a Ukrainian law enforcement officer during the occupation of Izium, Kharkiv region. 7 281 12

Consequences of strike on Zlatopil Consequences of enemy missile attacks on Zlatopil in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS Today, on 10 December 2024, at around 9:40 a.m., the Russian armed forces launched missile attacks on the city of Zlatopil, Lozova district, Kharkiv region. One of the strikes hit the city centre, the other - the outskirts. 852 0 Previously in trend: War

Helping evaders for money Helping evaders for $6-12 thousand: doctor and employee of military registration and enlistment office in Kyiv are served with notice of suspicion. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Kyiv Specialised Defence Prosecutor's Office, a doctor of the Kyiv hospital, a civil servant of the RTCR and SS of the city of Kyiv and a civilian were exposed and served suspicion notices. 2 573 11 Previously in trend: Grafters

стрілянина в готелі в Києві Shooting in hotel in Pechersk: resident of Vasylkiv served notice of suspicion of premeditated murder - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Pechersk District Prosecutor's Office of Kyiv, two residents of Dnipro and Vasylkiv were served a notice of suspicion of hooliganism committed by a group of persons with the use of firearms (Part 2, 4 Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). In addition, a resident of Vasylkiv was also served a notice of suspicion of premeditated murder (Article 115(1) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 8 875 19

Кількість постраждалих у Харкові зросла до 23 осіб Strike on Kharkiv with S-400 SAMS: number of casualties rises to 23. PHOTOS The number of people injured in Kharkiv has risen to 23 after a morning missile attack. 3 631 0

Поблизу Вугледара окупанти розстріляли п’ятьох полонених безбройних бійців ЗСУ Ruscists shot 5 unarmed captives of AFU near Vuhledar - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO Russian invaders captured five unarmed Ukrainian soldiers near Vuhledar, Donetsk region, who were later shot dead. 13 849 38 Previously in trend: War

На Закарпатті викрито чергову схему ухилення від мобілізації Another mobilisation evasion scheme exposed in Zakarpattia region: officials, doctors and former law enforcement officers are among suspects. PHOTOS In Zakarpattia region, SBI officers in cooperation with the SSU and the National Police exposed a scheme to issue "fake" diagnoses of mental disorders to people wishing to avoid mobilisation and go abroad. 8 120 22

На Волині викрито начальника РТЦК та СП, який за хабарі оновлював дані військовозобов’язаним чоловікам Head of RTCR and SS detained in Volyn, who made conscripts unfit for "Oberig" for $3000. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers exposed an official of a district military commissariat in Volyn on receiving a $3,000 bribe. The head of the supply department demanded this amount from men of military age for assistance in evading mobilisation. 6 094 22

затримання схемщиків для ухилянтів Cost of "services" reached $18 thousand: new schemes of mobilisation evasion in 3 regions exposed. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the prosecutor's office, four people who helped persons liable for military service avoid mobilisation and cross the border were served suspicion notices. 5 299 11

Владиславу Сорду повідомили про підозру у шахрайстві Military blogger Sord is served notice of suspicion: he misappropriated over UAH 350 thousand raised for AFU. PHOTO Law enforcers served a notice of suspicion to military blogger Vladyslav Sord (Hranetskyi-Stafichuk), who defrauded his followers of more than UAH 350,000 during a fundraiser for an Armed Forces unit. 17 433 58

Рашисти розстріляли жінку на околицях села Терни Донецької області Ruscists shot civilian woman in Donetsk region - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The Russian occupiers committed another war crime - they shot a woman in the Donetsk region. 9 116 8 Previously in trend: War

Колишня лікарка обіцяла військовому вплинути на МСЕК For $5,000, she promised to influence MSEC officials to obtain disability group: Former doctor exposed in Lviv region. PHOTO A woman from Lviv was exposed and served a notice of suspicion for promising $5,000 to influence regional MSEC officials to make a positive decision on the disability group. 1 393 4

схема з ухилення від мобілізації Divorce with deprivation of mother’s rights to child: Donetsk court exposes scheme of evasion from mobilisation - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office, an assistant judge of the Marinskyi District Court of Donetsk region was served a notice of suspicion on organising illegal trafficking of persons across the state border of Ukraine (Part 3 Art. 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 12 767 8

чиновник Міноборони отримав підозру "He "wrote off" UAH 94 million of penalties to Lviv businessman Hrynkevych for overdue contracts: ex-Ministry of Defense official served notice of suspicion. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Prosecutor General's Office, the former director of a department of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine was served a notice of suspicion of abuse of office. 5 336 10

Зрадниця з Харкова Administrator of pro-Russian Telegram channels, who called on Russia to seize Kharkiv, gets 10 years in prison. PHOTO With the support of the public prosecution by the prosecutors of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, the court found the citizen guilty of disseminating materials calling for actions aimed at changing the boundaries of the territory and state border of Ukraine, collaboration, production and dissemination of materials denying the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. 3 227 15

Офіс Генпрокурора проводить обшуки в обласних МСЕК, лікарнях та прокуратурах за фактом Зловживання під час отримання інвалідності Abuse while receiving disability: Searches are being conducted in regional MSECs, hospitals and prosecutors’ offices - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS As part of the investigation into the facts of unlawful receiving of disability, officials, including prosecutors, are conducting searches of employees of medical and social expert commissions (MSECs), medical institutions where illegal certificates and decisions may have been issued, as well as prosecutors' offices in several regions of Ukraine. 4 908 16

вбивство чоловіка біля Селидового Ruscists kill civilian man in occupied village near Selydove - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO An investigation has been launched into the murder of a civilian man in an occupied village near Selydove in Donetsk region. 5 029 7

Наслідки удару РФ по Миколаєву Consequences of Russian attack on Mykolaiv: 4-storey building, private houses, shop and cars damaged. PHOTOS On 11 November 2024, at night, the Russian armed forces launched a massive attack on Mykolaiv using a UAV. 1 723 0

Затримано шахраїв в Одесі: видавали себе за ТЦК та правоохоронців і вимагали гроші They disguised themselves as TCR and SS and law enforcement officers: group of fraudsters extorting money from men detained in Odesa. PHOTOS In Odesa, fraudsters disguised themselves as TCR and SS employees and law enforcement officers were detained, extorting money from men of military age. 4 909 33

Затримано посадовицю Центральної МСЕК Official of Central MSEC was detained while receiving a $2,000 bribe - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The deputy chief physician promised to assist a serviceman in obtaining a group II disability in return for $2,000. She was detained while receiving the bribe. 9 228 39

квартира після пожежі в Святошинському районі Києва Apartment in 16-story building in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv burned down after Russian attack. PHOTOS As a result of the Russian drone attack on Kyiv, debris was recorded falling in the Dniprovskyi district on the territory of a residential area. 6 183 15

розстріл цивільних у Селидовому Murders by occupiers of residents of Selydove and shooting of civilian car: investigation has been launched - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO An investigation has been launched into the killing of residents of Selydove, Donetsk region, and the shooting of a civilian vehicle by the occupiers. 12 579 63

Обстріл ядерної установи в Харкові Russian general and his subordinates will be tried for shelling of nuclear installation in Kharkiv - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO A Russian colonel-general and four of his subordinates will be tried for shelling the Neutron Source nuclear facility in Kharkiv. 2 215 12

У Києві викрили працівників Голосіївського ТЦК, які допомагали ухилянтам Gang of bribe-takers from Holosiivskyi TCR is detained: $1.2 million, 11 luxury cars are seized. PHOTOS Three employees of the Holosiivskyi TCR and the Kyiv SS, the former head of the MMC and two civilians helped conscripts evade military service. 22 045 88 Previously in trend: Grafters

У керівниці МСЕК на Миколаївщині вилучили 450 тис. доларів США та колекцію ювелірних виробів More than $450 thousand seized from head of MSEC in Mykolaiv region. Her son has Russian passport - SSU. VIDEO+PHOTOS Law enforcement officers conducted searches of the head of the MSEC in Mykolaiv region, during which they seized over $450,000 and a collection of jewellery. 25 397 146

Корупціонери з Рівненщини For $15 thousand bribe, they promised to solve land issue: community head and deputy were exposed in Rivne region. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Rivne Regional Prosecutor's Office, the head of the community of Varash district and a deputy of one of the city councils were served with a notice of suspicion. 1 348 5 Previously in trend: Grafters

Медики на Хмельниччині допомагали отримати інвалідність: вилучили 8 майже млн грн Almost UAH 8 million was seized: Doctors who helped to obtain disability were exposed in Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTOS A neurologist and a paramedic in Khmelnytskyi set up a scheme to earn money by "helping" people to get disability. 4 206 36

керівниця МСЕК з Хмельниччини Head of Khmelnytskyi MSEC Krupa detained, served with notice of suspicion of illicit enrichment - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Centre of the State Expertise Bureau of Forensic Expertise was detained and served a notice of suspicion of illicit enrichment, and nearly USD 6 million in various currencies was seized during searches. 19 851 129

чиновника пенсійного фонду обшукують у Хмельницькому SBI: $6 million in cash is found during searches of Krupa, head of Khmelnytskyi MSEC. VIDEO&PHOTOS The head of a medico-social expert commission (MSEC) and her son, an official of the Pension Fund in Khmelnytskyi, were caught on illegal enrichment. 43 466 237

Заарештоване в Рені судно USKO MFU Illegal export of agricultural products through occupied Crimea: Captain of vessel arrested in port of Reni was served notice of suspicion. PHOTO The captain of the foreign vessel USKO MFU, which was exporting agricultural products through the closed seaports of the occupied Crimean peninsula, was served a notice of suspicion in absentia. 1 733 1

Командира батальйону та солдата затримали на хабарі на Закарпатті They demanded $1.3 thousand for service in rear: Battalion commander and his accomplice are detained in Zakarpattia region. PHOTOS The battalion commander and a soldier of one of the military units extorted money from the soldiers for their service in the rear. 4 320 20 Previously in trend: Grafters