Berkut

Maidan cases: Commanders of Lviv, Kharkiv and Sevastopol Berkut are served with new suspicions for dispersing protesters on night of 19 February 2014. PHOTO The commanders of the Berkut special police units of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in Lviv, Kharkiv regions and the city of Sevastopol, as well as the assistant chief of staff of the Lviv Berkut, were served with notices of suspicion of organising illegal obstruction of protests on the night of 18-19 February 2014 in the centre of Kyiv. 15.08.24 12:56 1 202 3 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Maidan cases: Law enforcers who fired first shots at protesters on 20 February 2014 have been identified - Prosecutor General’s Office Under the procedural supervision of the prosecutors of the Office of the Prosecutor General, sufficient evidence was gathered and two former law enforcement officers who fired the first shots at the protesters on 20 February 2014 were served with a notice of suspicion. These are the company commander of the Berkut special forces unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in Sevastopol and one of the police officers of this unit. 19.06.24 15:43 4 802 18 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Maidan case: Former platoon commander and three employees of Sevastopol "Berkut" were charged with treason. PHOTOS The former commander of the motor transport platoon of the Berkut special police unit in Sevastopol and three other members of the special unit were served with a notice of suspicion of treason. 23.05.24 12:44 1 615 8 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Euromaidan cases: Court overturns sentence of ex-Berkut member Marchuk The Kyiv Court of Appeal overturned the guilty verdict against former Berkut officer Ruslan Marchuk. The case was sent for a new trial. 12.01.24 13:00 5 083 40 Previously in trend: EuroMaidan

Dispersal of Maidan: Court closed case against two ex-Berkut members Betlii and Kozachyshyn due to expiry of periods of limitations The Dniprovskyi Court of Kyiv closed the case of ex-Berkut members Vadym Betlii and Oleh Kozachyshyn over the dispersal of Maidan on November 30, 2013, due to the expiration of the statute of limitations for prosecution. 28.12.23 18:15 3 455 36 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Maidan cases: Former Berkut officer sentenced to 6 years in prison for torturing protesters Following consideration of the appeals filed by prosecutors from the Prosecutor General’s Office and representatives of the victims, the Kyiv Court of Appeal delivered a guilty verdict against a former Berkut police officer accused of torturing protesters at the colonnade of the main entrance to the Dynamo Stadium named after V. Lobanovsky. 21.12.23 18:18 2 560 24 Incidents

Eismont and Mokhon sentenced in 2021 to three years for overrunning Euromaidan "Berkutovets" are still not in prison, - prosecutor Babenko The first Berkut officers to be sentenced to three years in prison for dispersing the student Maidan, Viktor Eismont and Volodymyr Mokhon, are not in prison, despite the court’s decision. 30.11.23 18:02 5 578 31 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary

Former Berkut members Yanishevsky, Abroskin, Zinchenko and Marychenko found guilty in Maidan case. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Sviatoshyn district court sentenced five former Berkut members in the case of shooting participants of the Revolution of Dignity. 18.10.23 12:25 5 428 17 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Six people from Berkut who shot Maidan activists on February 20, 2014 be tried. VIDEO Six Berkut officers were directly involved in the mass shootings of Maidan activists. 13.10.23 15:26 4 040 6 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Ex-commander of "Berkut" Patseliak, who dispersed Maidan in 2014, has had two passports of Russian Federation for more than 20 years, - mass media The former commander of Lviv "Berkut" Rostyslav Patseliak was deprived of Ukrainian citizenship because for more than 20 years he has had two passports of the Russian Federation: domestic and foreign, which he has not renounced. Currently, Patseliak is an active serviceman in the reserve of the Russian Federation. 10.10.23 09:21 6 568 17 Incidents

Ex-commander of Lviv "Berkut" Patseliaka, who is suspected of murders during Euromaidan, has been charged with new crime, - Prosecutor General’s Office Ex-commander of Lviv "Berkut" Rostyslav Patseliaka is suspected of exceeding official powers and misappropriation of firearms. 04.05.23 11:56 2 029 6 Incidents

Supreme Court overturns acquittal of ex-Berkut member who tortured Maidan protesters Following a cassation appeal filed by prosecutors from Prosecutor General’s Office, Supreme Court overturned a ruling by Kyiv Court of Appeal, which upheld first instance court’s acquittal of a former employee of Berkut special police battalion of Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in Kharkiv region. This former law enforcement officer was accused of torturing protesters in Kyiv (part 2 of Article 127 of Criminal Code of Ukraine). 28.01.23 22:44 5 349 13 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Court permits SBI to investigate murders of protesters at Instytutska Street in 2014, arrests ex-commander of Berkut in absentia Kyiv-based Pechersky District Court permitted investigators of the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) to conduct a pretrial investigation in absentia against the former commander of the Berkut special-purpose police regiment, who is suspected of committing the premeditated murders of protesters on Instytutska Street in the centre of Kyiv on February 20, 2014, as well as in other particularly serious crime. 13.08.20 11:44 2 212 16 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Riaboshapka reinstates previous group of prosecutor in Euromaidan cases Prosecutor General Ruslan Riaboshapka has returned the previous composition of the group of prosecutors investigating into the crimes against the participants in the Revolution of Dignity (Euromaidan). 28.01.20 14:19 5 342 24 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Court puts former Interior Ministry official Seredynskyi, charged with coordinating Berkut activities during Maidan events, under night home arrest. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Pecherskyi district court of Kyiv has put former top official of the Interior Ministry Anatolii Seredynskyi under night home arrest. 05.10.17 11:28 9 270 53 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Current heads of departments in National Guard and National Police coordinated Berkut fighters during Euromaidan attack, - Prosecutor Horbatiuk. INFOGRAPHICS The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine says some current heads of departments in the National Guard and the National Police coordinated Berkut fighters during deadly Euromaidan attack on Feb. 18-19, 2014, when about a hundred protesters were killed. 03.10.17 12:47 89 755 268 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

15 Berkut fighters involved in Maidan execution were granted Russian citizenship. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) 15 former servicemen of the Berkut Special Forces unit, who were members of the so-called "Black Company" involved in the shooting of protesters at Instytutska Street on Feb. 20, 2014, have been granted Russian citizenship since 2014. 21.07.17 13:10 35 093 78 Photo News

Court extends pre-trial detention for five ex-Berkut soldiers charged with murder of Maidan activists Sviatoshynskyi district court of Kyiv extended pre-trial detention for five former members of Berkut riot police who were charged with mass murder of Euromaidan activists. 25.04.17 17:18 2 958 6 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Two charged Berkut fighters continue serving in National Police, - PGO Andrii Khandrykin and Volodymyr Riiako, former servicemen of Kharkiv Berkut riot police unit, still serve in the Kharkiv National Police department. 20.04.17 10:46 11 698 51 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Four ex-Berkut fighters, suspected in Maidan massacre, fled to Russia Former fighters of the Kharkiv Berkut riot police Oleksandr Kostiuk, Vladyslav Masteha, Artem Voilokov and Vitalii Honcharenko crossed the Ukrainian-Russian border on April 13. 15.04.17 11:09 176 204 528 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Ex-Berkut fighter Honcharenko, suspect in Maidan massacre case, released from remand prison. PHOTO The Appeals Court of Kyiv ruled on April 6 to release former Berkut officer Vitalii Honcharenko from custody. 06.04.17 17:20 42 018 131 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Former Berkut fighter Honcharenko returned into custody: he is suspected of killing Euromaidan activists Former fighter of Berkut secret forces unit Vitalii Honcharenko is suspected of murdering three people on Feb. 18, 2014 at Kyiv's Maidan. The Pechersky District Court of Kyiv has changed the restraint measure from home arrest to jail for 60 days. 10.03.17 13:38 10 916 9 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

New video published in Maidan massacre case. VIDEO On Tuesday, Feb. 14, a new video was shown during a Maidan massacre case hearing in the Sviatoshyn district court of Kyiv. 15.02.17 10:20 127 367 170 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Russia declines Ukraine’s request to extradite Berkut members suspected of slaying Maidan activists Russian Federation refused to extradite 12 ex-soldiers of Berkut riot police detachment charged with murder of Heavenly Hundred as they became Russian citizens. A total of 21 Berkut soldiers are currently hiding in the territory of Russia. 06.02.17 09:49 23 642 196 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Former Berkut member, wanted for beating Automaidan activists during Revolution of Dignity, apprehended by law enforces, - PGO Former officer of Berkut riot police who was placed on the national wanted list for beating the activists of Automaidan civil society movement during the Revolution of Dignity was detained yesterday, Jan. 24. 25.01.17 13:08 38 320 43 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Zaporizhia National Police deputy chief, participants in tournament with ex-Berkut fighters dismissed, - Interior Ministry All officers of the Zaporizhia National Police special forces that took part in a boxing tournament in memory of Berkut fighters killed during the 2014 Maidan protests have been fired. 23.01.17 19:00 131 493 248 Ukrainian Politics

National Police Spetsnaz, ex-Berkut officers take part in tournament "Glory to Berkut!" Officers of the Zaporizhia National Police special forces took part in a boxing tournament in memory of a deceased Berkut fighter. 23.01.17 18:15 129 041 343 Ukrainian Politics

Historical clashes between Berkut and protesters in Hrushevskoho Street. VIDEO On Jan. 19, 2014, the Maidan protesters engaged into active confrontation with Berkut, Ukraine's infamous riot police. 20.01.17 10:46 120 933 256 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary

Ten Berkut officers accused of Maidan shootings receive Russian citizenship, - prosecutor's office Russia has granted citizenship to former commander of Berkut special company Dmytro Sadovnyk and nine other fighters accused of killing 48 Maidan activists in Instytutska Street in Kyiv in February 2014. 18.01.17 10:45 31 352 121 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Russia seeks release of ex-Berkut officers accused of Maidan murders Moscow seeks release of the former Berkut officers with the help of the ''DPR'' and ''LPR'' leaders. 15.01.17 12:57 58 250 227 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Maidan case: father of murdered hero Ustym Holodniuk says protesters were just slaughtered while posing no threat Sviatoshynskyi district court of Kyiv, hearing the case into execution of the Maidan protesters of Feb. 20, 2014, considered the count of murder of Hero of Ukraine Ustym Holodniuk at its ordinary session. 10.01.17 17:32 29 018 48 Incidents

Russia offered to exchange ex-Berkut officers Zinchenko and Abroskin accused of Maidan murders, - Dzerkalo Tyzhnia Russia at least twice appealed to the Ukraine with a proposal to exchange the former "Berkut" riot police officers Pavlo Abroskin and Serhii Zinchenko accused of killing activists during the Maidan protests. 03.12.16 17:58 45 765 101 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Thirteen former Berkut fighters discharged upon suspicion of Maidan crackdown, - National Police Upon the court ruling, the fate of their service in police will be decided by assessment and police commissions. 30.11.16 15:03 17 634 61 Previously in trend: Maidan crackdown Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Conference call with former Berkut officers might be organized for upcoming Yanukovych questioning, - Horbatiuk Prosecutor of the PGO Serhii Horbatiuk says the measure has been advised by the court in order to prevent another disruption of the interview. 27.11.16 18:15 4 572 47 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych

PGO can not issue indictments against Yanukovych during trial of ex-Berkut soldiers, – Piskun According to the former Prosecutor General Sviatoslav Piskun, Yanukovych is not an important witness in the case of ex-Berkut soldiers. 26.11.16 12:22 10 346 114 Ukrainian Politics

Activists lift blockade of Lukianivka prison after Yanukovych's interview fails. VIDEO+PHOTOS A picket to prevent the transfer of former Berkut officers accused of killing Maidan activists from Lukianivka remand prison in Kyiv has ended. 25.11.16 17:41 38 138 152 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych

Yanukovych already provoked enough violence and problems in Ukraine, Interior Ministry will not confront with protesters, - Avakov on Lukianivka jail siege The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is not going to engage in conflict with the protesters outside Lukianivka remand prison and will bring the ex-Berkut soldiers accused of the Euromaidan activists’ slaughter to court “as soon as technically possible." 25.11.16 16:52 41 705 202 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych

Activists blockade Lukianivka prison, prevent transfer of former Berkut officers to court. VIDEO+PHOTOS Activists in the morning blocked the way for paddy wagons outside Lukianivka remand prison. 25.11.16 13:13 62 713 128 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych

Court releases Berkut officer suspected of Maidan killings, - Horbatiuk A Berkut riot police officer accused of murdering Maidan protesters on Feb. 18 near Kriposnyi Lane in Kyiv has been remanded to house arrest by the Kyiv Court of Appeal. 15.11.16 19:16 33 218 127 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Ex-Berkut officers sprayed with red liquid during trial. PHOTOS During the trial of former Berkut riot police officers accused of killing Maidan activists on Feb. 20, 2014, unknown people threw a package with red liquid resembling blood at the suspects. 03.11.16 20:40 19 672 16 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

"Riot control weapons were used against activists regardless of situation," - former Berkut fighter Shapovalov on Maidan executions Former fighter of Kharkiv Berkut company Viktor Shapovalov told the details of crimes committed by Berkut soldiers against Maidan activists during events in Kyiv downtown in February 2014 during his trial in court. 07.10.16 13:27 94 906 57 Ukrainian Politics

Field of fire at Maidan activists in February 2014 was within Berkut company’s position, - prosecutor Most experts believe that the effective field of fire provided at the Maidan protesters in February 2014 was within the position of the Berkut Special Operations Company, namely behind the concrete barricade outside Khreshchatyk metro station entrance. 27.09.16 17:10 54 565 32 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Maidan massacre: prosecution reveals new security cameras video. VIDEO The Sviatoshynskyi district court continues the trial of five ex-Berkut soldiers accused of the mass killings of activists on Instytutska Street in February 2014. Yesterday, Sept. 13, several episodes regarding two Heavenly Hundred Heroes were examined. 14.09.16 10:40 132 767 243 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Suspect of Berkut soldiers’ rescue after Euromaidan events released on his own recognizance, - Prosecutor Horbatiuk The court released Nikhto Krim Nas NGO Head Oleksandr Kovaliov suspected of organizing Berkut soldiers’ escape from Kyiv and hiding their weapons after the mass murder of the Euromaidan activists on his own recognizance. 30.08.16 12:27 26 194 60 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Social media users argue about Savchenko's participation in Maidan events. VIDEO+PHOTOS Social media users in Ukraine are actively discussing the participation of people's deputy and Hero of Ukraine Nadiia Savchenko in the events on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square during the Revolution of Dignity in the winter of 2013-2014. 04.08.16 17:15 342 285 668 Ukrainian Politics

Slain Maidan activists’ case: court overrules forensic investigator’s challenge requested by Berkut soldiers’ defense Sviatoshynskyi district court of Kyiv continues hearing the case against five ex-officers of Berkut riot police detachment accused of the murder of 48 Maidan activists on Instytutska Street in Kyiv Feb. 20 2014. 02.08.16 17:06 4 961 19 Incidents

Kovaliov of "Nikhto Krim Nas" never came to Maidan, organization supported Antimaidan, could easily help Berkut, - Afghanistan, ATO veteran Ivzhenko Leaders of "Nіkhto Krіm Nas" (Nobody But Us) NGO, which unites airborne troops veterans, have never taken part in the Maidan protests and could easily help Berkut fighters. 27.07.16 23:00 62 516 83 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

"Nikhto Krim Nas" NGO leaders Chobitko and Kovaliov assisted Berkut soldiers to flee from Kyiv after Revolution of Dignity, - MP Ariev. PHOTOS Two former Afghan war veterans from "Nikhto Krim Nas" NGO Chobitko and Kovaliov are suspected of assisting Berkut soldiers to flee and destruction of the Heavenly Hundred's murders weapons in February 2014. 27.07.16 12:32 97 254 110 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan