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Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament's Commissioner for Human Rights, consistently reports on significant issues related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Russian aggression. Among the key concerns he has raised are the tragic casualties of children due to Russia's full-scale invasion, with 744 children killed and 2,363 missing. Additionally, he highlights the repatriation of 36 Ukrainians from occupied territories, issues related to unlawful detentions in Ukrainian recruitment centers, and calls for accountability concerning violations at these centers. Lubinets is advocating for international attention on human rights abuses and stresses the urgent need for protecting the rights of war-affected Ukrainian citizens, focusing on children and civilian prisoners of war.
What is Dmytro Lubinets talking about regarding missing Ukrainian children?
Dmytro Lubinets reports that since Russia's full-scale invasion, 744 children have been killed and an alarming 2,363 are still missing. This ongoing tragedy underscores the severe impact of the conflict on Ukraine’s youngest and is part of broader efforts to highlight the war's human toll and the international community's role in addressing these humanitarian issues.
How many Ukrainians have been repatriated from Russian-occupied territories?
Dmytro Lubinets reports the return of 36 Ukrainians from territories temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation. This includes 17 individuals who returned directly from occupied areas and 4 through third countries like Georgia and Moldova. This effort demonstrates ongoing initiatives to bring Ukrainian citizens back to safety amid the conflict.
What is the status of child deportations in Ukraine?
The alarming situation of child deportations has been brought to light by Lubinets, who reports that 20,000 Ukrainian children were forcibly relocated by Russia, allegedly funded by Gazprom. This issue highlights the grave human rights violations taking place and calls for international intervention to address and remediate the plight of these children.
What actions has Lubinets taken regarding violations at Ukrainian recruitment centers?
Lubinets has actively investigated numerous human rights violations at Ukrainian TCRs. Reports indicate illegal detentions, with centers becoming holding sites against citizens' liberties. His efforts include calling for suspensions of responsible officials, launching inspections, and demanding explanations from relevant military and governmental bodies.
What has been done about prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia?
Dmytro Lubinets is closely involved in ongoing negotiations for prisoner exchanges. The issues include disinformation tactics used by Russia and the systematic manipulation of prisoner lists. Efforts to facilitate these exchanges are crucial to securing the humane treatment and eventual return of Ukrainian captives.
How has Lubinets responded to reports of Russian brutality against Ukrainian POWs?
Dmytro Lubinets has documented at least 337 executed Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces and highlights cases of torture. He’s pressing for international bodies' intervention and transparency to ensure that these grievous abuses are addressed, emphasizing the dire need for justice and adherence to international humanitarian law.
Who has facilitated efforts to return Ukrainian children from occupied territories?
Efforts to return Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories have been facilitated by the Ombudsman’s Office, particularly through the 'Bring Kids Back UA' initiative. The collaboration involves various Ukrainian government bodies and global organizations ensuring the safe return of affected children.
What impact has the war had on Ukrainian civilian access to educational resources?
Lubinets points out a significant growth in complaints about restricted access to education due to the war, with 43 appeals addressing the issue within the first five months of 2026. This highlights the broader sociocultural impact of the conflict on civilian life beyond immediate physical danger, affecting the youth’s developmental prospects.
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In 8 months, Russia has killed and wounded more Ukrainian civilians than in all of 2025, - Lubinets In the first eight months of 2026, more Ukrainian civilians were killed and wounded as a result of Russian attacks than in the entire previous year. In July alone, the number of civilian casualties reached its highest level in more than four years. 375 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Lubinets explained what TCR staff are and are not permitted to do Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, has explained what staff at regional recruitment and social support centres are permitted to do during mobilisation, and what actions are prohibited for them. 8 438 61 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR
Residents of occupied town of Oleshky are fleeing town on their own by mopeds, bicycles and on foot, – Lubinets. VIDEO Residents of Oleshky are trying to escape the occupied town on their own, faced with a choice between two threats – being blown up by a landmine or dying of starvation. 20 591 42 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky
41 Ukrainians return from occupied territory via Volyn: four children and five teenagers among them. PHOTOS With assistance from the Ukrainian Ombudsman’s Office and partner organizations, 41 Ukrainian citizens returned through the Mokrany–Domanove border crossing in Volyn in August–September this year. Among them were four children and five teenagers. 1 206 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation Return from occupation
744 children killed in Russia’s full-scale invasion, another 2,363 missing – Lubinets Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has killed 744 children, while another 2,363 are considered missing. 766 0 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war
Further 21 Ukrainians have been returned from territories occupied by Russian Federation, - Lubinets. PHOTO Seventeen Ukrainian citizens were successfully repatriated from the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) thanks to the efforts of the Ombudsman’s Office, whilst a further four people were repatriated from the TOT via other countries – Georgia and Moldova. 1 389 2 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
Man spent more than seven days in TCR basement in Lviv region: Lubinets examines whether his stay there was lawful. PHOTO For more than a week, a man was at Department No. 1 of the Stryi District Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) in Zhydachiv, but was not allowed to tell his relatives or lawyer where he was. The TCR denied that he spent the entire time in the basement. 4 384 49 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR
Further 15 Ukrainians have been returned from territories temporarily occupied by Russian Federation, - Lubinets A further 15 citizens have returned from occupation to territory controlled by the Ukrainian government. 907 1 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
Deportation of 20,000 Ukrainian children has been officially confirmed, - Lubinets The Russian state-owned company "Gazprom" financed the transport of Ukrainian children from the temporarily occupied territories to Russia. 1 237 4 Previously in trend: Russian deportation of Ukrainian children
Paediatric anaesthesiologist falls from fifth floor of training centre in Vinnytsia region: Ombudsman monitoring case Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets is monitoring the circumstances surrounding the death of Rivne paediatric anaesthesiologist Dmytro Sysoniuk, who fell from the fifth floor of a training centre in Vinnytsia region after being mobilised. 7 473 88 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine
Head of Zakarpattia TCR suspended from post, large-scale inspection launched – Lubinets Following the Ombudsman’s first constructive meeting with the team of the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatyi, an order was issued suspending the head of the Zakarpattia Regional TCR and SS from duty. The reason was widespread human rights violations and... 6 263 24 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR
At least 375 Ukrainians died in Russian captivity. They were subjected to torture – Lubinets The deaths of at least 375 Ukrainian citizens in Russian captivity have now been officially confirmed. Their bodies were returned home as part of "on the shield" exchanges. They were Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian hostages. 1 203 8 Previously in trend: Detention conditions of POWs Torture of POWs in Russian prisons
Russia manipulates prisoner lists, accusing Ukraine of refusing to take back its citizens – Lubinets. VIDEO Russia uses disinformation and manipulation of lists of prisoners of war as a tool of psychological pressure on Ukraine and the relatives of Ukrainian defenders. 690 2 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Russian captivity
Violations uncovered at Berehove District TCR in Zakarpattia: men from across Ukraine were being denied their lawful deferrals, - Lubinets During a monitoring visit to the Berehove District Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support in Zakarpattia, a number of potential breaches concerning conscripts were identified. 8 595 60 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR
Man who had suffered stroke was drafted in Poltava region: Lubinets has appealed to Ministry of Defense and is demanding investigation Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets is calling for an investigation into the mobilization of a man in the Poltava region who was drafted into the Defense Forces despite having suffered a stroke and suffering from chronic illnesses. 5 957 82 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation
Lubinets carried out inspection at "Artek" camp in Zakarpattia: mould in shelters, rotten food, 12 children in one room. PHOTO Following reports on social media of possible violations of children’s rights at the ‘Artek’ camp in Zakarpattia, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, carried out an investigation which confirmed flagrant violations at the facility. 8 609 60 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war
Documents cannot be demanded and people cannot be expelled over pets: Lubinets reminds Ukrainians who has right to use shelters during air-raid alerts More than 56,000 people spent last night in the Kyiv metro, sheltering from another massive Russian attack. Yet even during missile strikes, Ukrainians continue to encounter situations in which shelter doors remain closed to them. People are denied entry because they do not have identification... 1 744 11 Previously in trend: Shelters in Ukraine
Russian media reported that Russia is preparing new prisoner exchange with Ukraine Russia has announced that it is preparing a new prisoner-of-war exchange with Ukraine. At the same time, the Ukrainian side has not officially confirmed that a new phase of the exchange will take place in the near future. 1 144 1 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Russia struck UNICEF warehouse: over 106,000 humanitarian aid items for children were destroyed. PHOTO Russian troops have struck a UNICEF warehouse where humanitarian aid for Ukrainian children and families was being stored. 3 176 10
90 per cent of mobilisation cases are accompanied by violations of citizens’ rights, and TCR premises have become places of detention, - Lubinets Up to 90 per cent of mobilisation cases are accompanied by violations of the rights of Ukrainian citizens. 17 175 345 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR
Soldier from Lviv Regional TCR used force against woman: Lubinets has appealed to the SBI and is demanding thorough investigation. VIDEO Videos have circulated on social media and in the press in which a serviceman from the Lviv Regional TCR and SS is seen to have allegedly used physical force against a woman during public awareness events in the centre of Lviv. 11 695 226 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR
Hungary’s Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, Imre Juhász, has arrived in Ukraine, - Lubinets. VIDEO Imre Juhász, Hungary’s Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, has arrived in Ukraine. 844 9 Previously in trend: Relations between Ukraine and Hungary
Mobilization of people with visible health problems: Lubinets reports violations at Chernivtsi Regional TCR and demands explanations. VIDEO A video has been found online showing possible violations of people’s rights during mobilization measures at the Chernivtsi Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS). The Ombudsman is demanding explanations. 5 637 106 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR
Man died one day after mobilization by TCR in Lviv region: relatives found numerous hematomas, Lubinets demands explanations The Ombudsman's Office has sent an official request to the Lviv Regional Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) over the death of a man one day after mobilization. The deceased man's relatives said that servicemen of the Sheptytskyi District TCR and SS concealed the... 8 938 89 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation Mobilisation in Ukraine
Lubinets has demanded that Russian Federation return 46 prisoners of war who were wounded following terrorist attack in Olenivka The Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, during a meeting with the Russian Ombudswoman, Yana Lantratova, called for the urgent return of 46 Ukrainian prisoners of war who were wounded during the terrorist attack in Olenivka in July 2022. 484 4 Previously in trend: Terrorist attack in Olenivka
Lubinets has initiated an investigation into ’Skelia’ regiment: there is evidence that will be passed on to law enforcement agencies The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, reported that on 25–26 June, representatives of his monitoring group carried out an inspection at the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia". According to him, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr... 15 596 19 Previously in trend: Beating of soldiers Death of the soldiers of the Skelia regiment
Man with broken ribs was held at TCR in Mykolaiv for 18 days, - Lubinets Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament’s Commissioner for Human Rights, spoke of systematic violations of citizens’ rights during mobilization and cited several cases uncovered by representatives of his office during monitoring visits. 3 909 107 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR
Possible torture of servicemen in Skelia: Ombudsman’s Office monitoring group heads for inspection A monitoring group from the Ombudsman's Office will go to the site to verify information about possible torture of servicemen in the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelia. 2 368 21 Previously in trend: Beating of soldiers Death of the soldiers of the Skelia regiment
Six men released from Mykolaiv regional TCR after inspection, Lubinets says Representatives of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights conducted an inspection at the Mykolaiv Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) after an appeal from relatives of a mobilized man who had not been in contact for almost three weeks. 5 963 55 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR
Lubinets is demanding that officials from TCR and MMC be punished for mobilizing man with mental disorder who shot and killed two instructors in the Chernihiv region Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, has appealed to the Office of the Prosecutor General, law enforcement agencies, and the Ground Forces Command regarding a high-profile case in the Chernihiv region, where a conscript with a mental disorder shot and killed... 10 187 59 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation
People with mental disorders and disabilities were held at Ternopil TCR, – Lubinets. VIDEO An inspection by the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner has revealed that people with mental disorders and disabilities were being held at the Ternopil TCR. 7 377 106 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR
Mobilized man dies under unclear circumstances in Kyiv: actions of TCR, police, and doctors under investigation In Kyiv, a man died in hospital from severe injuries which, according to his lifetime statement, were inflicted on him by police officers and servicemen of the TCR and SS (Territorial Centres of Recruitment and Social Support). Medical staff released the body to his relatives without the... 7 142 112 Previously in trend: death in the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR
Zelenskyy does not support busification - Lubinets. VIDEO The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is aware of the practice of "busification" (a colloquial Ukrainian term describing individuals transported to recruitment facilities by van - ed.) during mobilisation activities and does not support such methods employed by representatives of the... 10 319 172 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine
Ukraine has already returned more soldiers from Russian captivity than are still in captivity, - Lubinets The number of Ukrainian defenders who have already been released from Russian captivity currently exceeds the number of servicemen who remain in captivity. 1 177 8 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
As part of exchange, father and son who had defended Ukraine and were taken prisoner in 2022 were freed, - Lubinets. VIDEO A father and son, who had been held captive since 2022, have been released from Russian captivity as part of a prisoner exchange. 6 396 3 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Over 700 Ukrainian children have died since beginning of Russian invasion: youngest was only two days old, - Lubinets According to official figures, since the start of the full-scale war, Russia has killed hundreds of Ukrainian children, while thousands have been wounded or forcibly removed from the country. 538 4 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war Murder of children
Number of complaints over lack of access to education is growing rapidly – Lubinets In the first five months of 2026, the Ombudsman’s Office received 43 appeals related to restrictions on children’s access to education. 1 781 2 Previously in trend: Education in Ukraine
TCRs increasingly turning into places where citizens are deprived of liberty, Lubinets says Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) are increasingly turning into places where citizens are deprived of liberty, while the authorities respond to violations only after public outcry. 3 451 79 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR
791 children killed in Ukraine since start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Lubinets says Since the start of the full-scale invasion, at least 15,850 civilians have been killed in Ukraine, including 791 children. This is more than the population of many Ukrainian villages and small towns. 573 3 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war Murder of children
Russian forces have executed over 300 Ukrainian prisoners of war, - Lubinets The Office of the Human Rights Commissioner in Ukraine has documented 337 cases of deliberate executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian invaders. 3 184 11 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners Execution of Ukrainian POWs
Number of appeals regarding violations of rights during mobilization has increased 333 times, - Lubinets Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, said that the number of complaints he has received regarding violations during mobilization has increased 333-fold. 2 291 41 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation
Youngest victim of sexual violence by Russian military was 4 years old, - Lubinets The youngest victim of sexual violence committed by Russian troops during the war was a four-year-old child. 3 558 9 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia
Militarisation of Ukrainian children in temporarily occupied territories must be recognised as crime against humanity, — Lubinets Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, has called for the systematic militarization of Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied territories to be recognized as a crime against humanity. 653 7 Previously in trend: Russia’s Crimes Against Children in Ukraine Militarization of children in temporarily occupied territories
Lubinets reacts to detention of TCR servicemen in Odesa Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets commented on the high-profile detention in Odesa of Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCRSS) servicemen suspected of extorting money. 8 203 42 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Corruption in TCR
Humanitarian disaster in Oleshky: Lubinets calls for international missions to be allowed in Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, has spoken of a humanitarian disaster in the occupied city of Oleshky and called for international missions to be granted access and for the Russian Federation’s crimes to be documented. 7 335 2 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Lubinets will send letters to ICRC and UN regarding killing of evacuation team by occupying forces and execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war: there is no limit to Russians’ cynicism The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, is sending letters to the ICRC and the UN regarding the killing of an evacuation group by Russians in Zaporizhzhia and the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Kharkiv region. 2 116 4 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs
Severe psychological distress, injuries and illnesses: Lubinets spoke about civilians released from Russian captivity. PHOTOS Today, as part of the exchange, in addition to military personnel, seven Ukrainian civilians were released—civilians whom the Russians had effectively abducted from their homes. 3 915 14 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Violations in Uzhhorod TCR: work of special commission has been initiated, - Operational Command "West". VIDEO+PHOTOS A monitoring visit to the Uzhhorod TCR, carried out by Andrii Kryuchkov, the Ombudsman’s representative in the Zakarpattia region, revealed flagrant violations despite obstruction from officials. 26 931 213 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR
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