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The ongoing investigation and documentation of war crimes in Ukraine have uncovered significant evidence, particularly in locations such as Bucha and Donbas, where atrocities committed by Russian forces have been recorded. Prosecutor General Kravchenko has revealed over 11,000 war crime cases in Ukraine’s districts, emphasizing the importance of holding Russia accountable. The European Union has taken steps by sanctioning individuals linked to these war crimes. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities continue to work alongside international bodies to seek justice and potentially establish a special tribunal to address these grievous violations of international law. As of 2026, the number of documented war crimes continues to rise, underscoring the need for international cooperation in addressing these heinous acts.

What actions are being taken to address war crimes in Ukraine?

Several measures are underway to address war crimes in Ukraine, including international sanctions, investigations by Ukrainian authorities, and collaborative efforts with organizations like the UN to document and prosecute these crimes. The creation of a special tribunal to hold Russia accountable has been proposed, underscoring the global commitment to seeking justice and accountability.

Who is responsible for the war crimes committed in Bucha?

Investigations have identified multiple Russian military personnel as being responsible for war crimes in Bucha. Specific officers and suspects have been charged, and several have been sanctioned by entities like the European Union as part of the ongoing efforts to hold perpetrators accountable.

Has any international body described Russia's actions in Ukraine as war crimes?

Yes, the UN International Commission has recognized actions such as the deportation of Ukrainian children as crimes against humanity and war crimes. This designation reflects the gravity of these acts and the need for stringent international response and accountability mechanisms.

How many war crimes have been documented in Ukraine since the invasion?

As reported by Ukrainian authorities, over 190,000 war crimes have been documented since the full-scale invasion. These figures are a testament to the widespread nature of the alleged crimes and the ongoing efforts to document and prosecute these violations systematically.

Have any Russian military personnel been punished for war crimes in Ukraine?

Yes, some Russian military personnel have been identified, charged, and even sentenced for their involvement in war crimes in Ukraine. A few have faced life imprisonment, while others remain under investigation, illustrating the pursuit of justice by Ukrainian and international legal entities.

What role has the European Union played regarding war crimes in Ukraine?

The European Union has been instrumental in sanctioning individuals linked to war crimes in Ukraine. These measures are part of a broader international effort to exert pressure on those responsible and to underscore the serious repercussions of committing violations against international law.

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Російський командир наказує розстріляли полоненого ЗСУ "Take position to shoot back, kill POW right away": Russian commander orders to commit war crime - interception of DIU The commander of the Russian army gives his subordinates an order to commit a war crime - to shoot a captured Ukrainian soldier. 10 157 6 Previously in trend: War

Рашисти розстріляли жінку на околицях села Терни Донецької області Ruscists shot civilian woman in Donetsk region - Prosecutor General’s Office The Russian occupiers committed another war crime - they shot a woman in the Donetsk region. 9 194 8 Previously in trend: War

У 2024 році збільшилося кількість справ про розстріл військовополонених ЗСУ This year, number of proceedings on execution of Ukrainian POWs increased more than 4 times - Prosecutor General’s Office In 2024, compared to 2022 and 2023, the number of criminal proceedings opened over the shooting of captured Armed Forces soldiers by ruscists increased more than 4 times. 800 3

Розпочато розслідування за фактом розстрілу 2 воїнів ЗСУ на Курщині Ruscists shot two Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners of war in Kursk region: Prosecutor’s Office launches investigation Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the alleged shooting of two Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 3 015 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

На ТОТ Херсонщини повісилися двоє учасників АТО, яких окупанти змушували підписати контракт в армію РФ Two ATO participants hanged themselves in TOT of Kherson region: occupiers forced them to join RF army - Center for Middle East Studies At least two ATO participants in the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region, who were forced by the Russian invaders to sign a contract to serve in the Russian army, committed suicide. 5 512 5 Previously in trend: War

вбивство чоловіка біля Селидового Ruscists kill civilian man in occupied village near Selydove - Prosecutor General’s Office An investigation has been launched into the murder of a civilian man in an occupied village near Selydove in Donetsk region. 5 093 7

воєнні злочини армії рф Russians shot two captured fighters in Kursk region In the Kursk region, Russians shot dead two Ukrainian soldiers who had been captured. 25 852 38 Previously in trend: War

зсу,армія Law enforcers identify six Ukrainian POWs killed by Russians in Pokrovsk direction - PGO Law enforcement officers managed to identify six Ukrainian POWs killed by Russians in the Pokrovsk direction. 7 060 0

47 ОМБр взяла в полон рашиста, який був свідком страти українських воїнів He witnessed execution of captured AFU soldiers: 47th SMB captures ex-Wagnerian in Kursk region Soldiers of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) captured a Russian occupier from the 155th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet in Kursk region. According to him, he witnessed the execution of Ukrainian defenders. 8 726 13 Previously in trend: War

Незалежна комісія ООН визнала російські катування злочином проти людяності Torture by Russian Federation of captured Ukrainian civilians and soldiers is crime against humanity - UN Independent Commission Russian authorities commit torture against Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war, which are classified as crimes against humanity. 1 664 19

Дмитро Лубінець Lubinets called on participants of Red Cross conference to adopt subsequent decisions on Russia’s responsibility for crimes Today, the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent started in Geneva. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the participants of the event to make subsequent resolutions on the responsibility of the Russian Federation for crimes. 789 8

Ідентифіковано трьох окупантів, які закатували до смерті мирного мешканця Ізюма Three ruscists who tortured civilian from Izium to death have been identified Law enforcement officers identified Russian military personnel who abducted and tortured a civilian to death in the spring of 2022 during the occupation of Izium in the Kharkiv region. 5 335 3

Дмитро Лубінець Lubinets sends letters to UN and ICRC over shooting of civilians in Selydove: perpetrators must be brought to justice The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets responded to the information about the alleged shooting of civilian Ukrainians by Russian invaders in Selydove, Donetsk region. He appealed to international organizations - the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross. 3 466 18

Підозри російським військовим, які під час окупації Вовчанська на Харківщині жорстоко поводилися із цивільним населенням They threatened to shoot couple in Vovchansk for Ukrainian position: Two Ruscists were notified of suspicion Law enforcement officers have identified and served suspicion notices to the Russian occupiers who abducted, tortured, and threatened to kill a couple in Vovchansk during the occupation of part of Kharkiv region in March 2012 for their Ukrainian position. 1 865 3 Previously in trend: War

фейкове видворення з окупованої території Russian propaganda stories about expulsion of Ukrainians from occupied territories are fake, people continue to be tortured in captivity Russian propagandists are filming fake stories about the expulsion of Ukrainians from the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region. In reality, people are not being expelled and continue to be tortured in captivity. 5 809 3 Previously in trend: War

Окупанти вбили 4 полонених нацгвардійців Ruscists executed 4 captured national guardsmen near Selydove in Donetsk region - Prosecutor General’s Office Russian invaders committed another war crime near Selydove in the Donetsk region, killing four captured soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine. 12 478 23 Previously in trend: War

Рашисти розстріляли двох полонених бійців ЗСУ біля Селидового Ruscists shoot two captured AFU soldiers near Selydove, Donetsk region Russian occupiers shot two captured Ukrainian soldiers near Selydove in the Donetsk region. 15 878 14 Previously in trend: War

Ліквідовано Дмитра Голенкова Russian Tu-22M3 pilot Golenkov, who fired missiles at Dnipro and Kremenchuk, was killed with hammer in apple orchard On the morning of 20 October 2024, the corpse of Dmitry Golenkov, chief of staff of an aviation squadron of the Russian Army Aviation Group, was found in the apple orchard of the village of Suponevo near Bryansk in Russia. 84 972 319

Генеральний прокурор України Андрій Костін Executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by occupiers are deliberate policy of Russian Federation, their number has increased over past year - Kostin Over the past year, the number of executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by the occupiers has increased, and such crimes are not isolated incidents but a deliberate policy of the Russian Federation. 1 006 2

окупант атакує жінку на велосипеді Occupier drops ammunition from drone on female cyclist in Kherson region In the Kherson region, an enemy drone operator dropped a munition on a woman riding a bicycle on the road. 12 709 25 Previously in trend: War

розстріл полонених, воєнний злочин Russians shot three unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war in Donetsk region - Azov An Azov drone recorded the execution of three unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian occupiers in New York, Donetsk region. Subsequently, Azov and the 49th Battalion captured one of the occupation group that committed this war crime. 24 660 73 Previously in trend: War

розстріл полоненого Occupiers shot unarmed captured soldier Russian troops allegedly shot another unarmed captive soldier. 56 325 185

Страта росіянами українських військовополонених Prosecutor General’s Office has information on execution of 93 Ukrainian prisoners on battlefield by Russians, 80% of cases were recorded this year Law enforcement officers have information about the execution of 93 Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian military on the battlefield. 1 538 5

Українські військовополонені та цивільні систематично піддаються катуванням на всіх етапах полону Mock executions, electroshock, rape: Enemy tortures Ukrainian POWs at all stages of captivity, - UN Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians are systematically tortured at all stages of their stay in Russian captivity. 6 645 16

Окупант катував цивільного в Броварському районі Prosecutor’s Office: Russian Armed Forces serviceman to be tried for torturing civilian in Kyiv region The firing pointer of one of the Russian army units who shot a civilian man in the leg in the occupied village of Bohdanivka, Brovary district, in March 2022, will be tried. 3 200 13

розстріл українських полонених Occupiers shot 16 Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered in Pokrovsk direction The drone operator of one of the Ukrainian units filmed how the Russian invaders in the Pokrovsk direction, near the settlements of Mykolaivka - Sukhyi Yar, took 16 Ukrainian servicemen who surrendered to the Russian occupation into the field and shot them dead. 52 335 224 Previously in trend: War

Російські військові гвалтували українок Prosecutors recorded 316 cases of war-related sexual violence, 5 occupiers have already been sentenced - PGO Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian prosecutors have recorded 316 cases of war-related sexual violence, including 200 women, 114 men, and 15 minors (14 girls and 1 boy). 940 4 Previously in trend: War

Вовчанськ зрівняли із землею Occupiers are shelling place where city of Vovchansk used to be A video has been posted online showing the occupiers shooting up the remains of buildings in what used to be the city of Vovchansk with FABs. 8 285 19 Previously in trend: War

оон UN Commission finds new evidence of mass torture in occupied territories of Ukraine The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on violations in Ukraine has found new evidence of torture by the Russian authorities against Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war in the occupied Ukrainian territories and in Russia. 2 380 10 Previously in trend: War

російський генерал Зав’ялов та його підлеглі They tortured ATO veteran during occupation of Kherson: SSU serves notice of suspicion to Russian General Zavyalov and his subordinates The evidence base on 11 more Russian war criminals involved in mass repressions and killings of civilians after the capture of Kherson was collected. 4 127 9

окупанти стратили полоненого Prosecutor General’s Office on execution of warrior with sword: crime scene has been identified, we are trying to establish time and identity of deceased In the case of the alleged execution of a Ukrainian serviceman by representatives of the enemy army, priority investigative actions are currently underway. The crime scene depicted in the photographs has been preliminarily identified in Novohrodivka, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region. 9 033 9

У Новогродівці на Донеччині росіяни катували та зарізали українського військовополоненого Ruscists executed unarmed captive Ukrainian soldier with sword in Novohrodivka, Donetsk region In Novohrodivka, Donetsk region, Russian soldiers executed an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war with his hands tied with duct tape. 48 585 162 Previously in trend: War

рашист, окупант National Police investigators serve notice of suspicion to Russian serviceman who shot dead two Bucha residents for refusing to drink with him National Police investigators have identified the Russian occupier who shot dead two civilians during the occupation of Bucha, Kyiv region, in the spring of 2022. The Russian invader faces life imprisonment for his crime. 7 525 10

Наслідки удару по Львову Prosecutor’s Office identifies 51 Russian servicemen involved in shelling of Ukrainian civilian infrastructure Ukrainian prosecutors and investigators have identified 51 representatives of the aggressor state involved in indiscriminate shelling of civilian infrastructure. 647 8 Previously in trend: War

Зеленський Russia committed at least 137 thousand war crimes in Ukraine, - Zelenskyy As of today, there are 137,000 war crimes committed by Russia against Ukraine and Ukrainians. These are only the crimes that have been recorded. 729 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

рф,окупанти,арміярф,рашисти Execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war: MFA calls on all states to condemn Russian war crimes The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has responded to the shooting of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian invaders. 3 993 19 Previously in trend: War

рф,зсу,армія,боєць,розстріл,злочини Occupants shoot captured Ukrainian soldier The occupiers shot a wounded Ukrainian soldier who had been captured. 59 582 149 Previously in trend: War

На Сумщині росіяни вбили дроном подружжя In Sumy region, Ruscists attacked civilian car with drone: couple died On the morning of 24 August, Russian occupants attacked a civilian car with an FPV drone in the Esman district of the Sumy region. A couple was killed. 3 058 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Катували цивільних: повідомлено про підозру шістьом окупантам Civilians were tortured in Kharkiv region: Six Russians were informed of suspicion Six Russian soldiers who tortured civilians during the occupation of the Kharkiv region have been served with a notice of suspicion. 3 611 4 Previously in trend: War

русич RF army neo-Nazi group SARG "Rusich" wants to conduct ritual sacrifice of captured Ukrainian The occupiers from the neo-Nazi group Sabotage Assault Reconnaissance Group (SARG) "Rusich" called for the transfer of a captured Ukrainian for "ritual sacrifice." 19 694 50 Previously in trend: War

DeepState Lubinets appealed to the UN and the ICRC after the video with the severed head of a Ukrainian soldier A video showing the severed head of an allegedly Ukrainian soldier was posted online, and the Ukrainian ombudsman appealed to the ICRC and the UN. 19 738 82

DeepState Ruscists behead Ukrainian soldier in Belgorod region - DeepState The Russian military and war criminals recorded a video with the severed head of a Ukrainian soldier at the Kolotilovka checkpoint in the Belgorod region of Russia. 40 807 42

авдіївка,згвалтування,полонений,гарєєв Captured Russian about crimes committed by his group during battle for Avdiivka: "We raped three boys, five girls, six women. And we lined them up against wall" A captured occupier confessed to crimes committed against civilians by his assault group during the battle for Avdiivka. 33 119 88 Previously in trend: War

іскандер Russian criminals who are shelling Kharkiv and Sumy regions with "Iskanders" have been identified - DIU The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine identified 30 people involved in Iskander missile attacks on Sumy and Kharkiv regions. 3 999 14

Суд над російським військовим за розстріл цивільної автівки у Бучі Russian occupier who shot car with civilians and children in Bucha will be tried The juvenile prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office sent to court an indictment against a Russian serviceman involved in the shooting of civilians during the occupation of Bucha, Kyiv region. 5 387 11

СБУ готує для Гааги базу щодо використання росіянами мін SSU prepares evidence base for Hague on Russia’s use of anti-personnel landmines against Ukrainian population The Security Service of Ukraine is preparing a large-scale evidence base that demonstrates the deliberate use of anti-personnel mines by the Russian Federation against the civilian population of Ukraine. This is a deliberate violation of international law, laws and customs of war. 699 2

Розстріл українських військовополонених на Запорізькому напрямку Shooting of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russians in Zaporizhzhia region: Prosecutor General’s Office initiates proceedings Criminal proceedings have been initiated over the reported fact of another shooting of Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 5 158 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Воєнні злочини РФ у Бучі: Ідентифіковано ще 7 військових Another 7 servicemen of Russian Armed Forces who shot civilians in Bucha during occupation have been served suspicion notices - Prosecutor General’s Office Seven Russian servicemen involved in committing war crimes during the occupation of Bucha in Kyiv region were identified and served a notice of suspicion. They are charged with violations of the laws and customs of war, including those involving the intentional killing of civilians. 3 349 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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