Iryna Domashchenko

Kyiv-based IWPR's court reporter

IWPR's court reporter, she regularly writes for the Ukraine's Justice Report. She also works with Ukraine's Media Initiative For Human Rights and has previously worked for the Court Reporter justice platform. Based in Kyiv, Iryna is originally from the southern port city of Kherson where she reported for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

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According to the investigation, Lieutenant Colonel Yevgenii Zelenov ordered the Russian forces to open fire on civilians and cars as the unit approached the Kharkiv ring road.

According to the investigation, Lieutenant Colonel Yevgenii Zelenov ordered the Russian forces to open fire on civilians and cars as the unit approached the Kharkiv ring road. © Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Russian Commander Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Two people were killed and others wounded after lieutenant colonel directed troops to shoot at Ukrainians fleeing the invasion.

21 May 24

Evgenii Deli is accused of violating the laws and customs of war soon after Russian forces occupied the Kinburn Peninsula in the Black Sea, a strategic location stretching for 40 kilometres between the Mykolaiv and Kherson regions.

Evgenii Deli is accused of violating the laws and customs of war soon after Russian forces occupied the Kinburn Peninsula in the Black Sea, a strategic location stretching for 40 kilometres between the Mykolaiv and Kherson regions. © RFE/RL/Schemes (Skhemy) Project

Russian Commander to be Tried for Kidnapping Civilians

Accused man was identified by journalistic investigation into the so-called Don Cossack volunteer brigade.

14 May 24

Vovchansk, a town in the eastern region of Kharkiv, lies five kilometres from the border with Russia. It was for was occupied for six months in 2022 and it remains under constant shelling: about 3,500 people remain of its pre-war 18,000 residents.

Vovchansk, a town in the eastern region of Kharkiv, lies five kilometres from the border with Russia. It was for was occupied for six months in 2022 and it remains under constant shelling: about 3,500 people remain of its pre-war 18,000 residents. © Public Kharkiv

Russian Security Official to be Tried for Torture

During the occupation of Kharkiv region, the accused ordered and participated in the detention and torture of local residents.

8 May 24

Russian forces occupied Snihurivka, a village in the southern region of Mykolaiv, in early March 2022. Residents reported regular detentions and arbitrary arrests in the nearly eight month of occupation. The settlement returned under Ukrainian control in November 2022.

Russian forces occupied Snihurivka, a village in the southern region of Mykolaiv, in early March 2022. Residents reported regular detentions and arbitrary arrests in the nearly eight month of occupation. The settlement returned under Ukrainian control in November 2022. © Valentina Hurova/Mykolaiv Society

Russian Captain to be Tried for Detention and Torture

Civilians were illegally detained and brutally treated during the occupation of strategic town.

30 Apr 24

Two Russian servicemen were sentenced in absentia to life in prison for killing four civilians in Chernihiv region in March 2022. They also robbed the victims of their mobile phones, which were used by the investigators to identify the military.

Two Russian servicemen were sentenced in absentia to life in prison for killing four civilians in Chernihiv region in March 2022. They also robbed the victims of their mobile phones, which were used by the investigators to identify the military. © Ed Ram/Getty Images

Two Russians Sentenced to Life for Murder and Looting

The servicemen killed four civilians and took their mobile phones which helped investigators identify them.

23 Apr 24

On April 9 presiding judge Gennadiy Stasenko announced a verdict of 12 years imprisonment. Hukasyan must also pay 65,000 hryvnias (1,650 dollars) to cover the cost of the forensic examinations.

On April 9 presiding judge Gennadiy Stasenko announced a verdict of 12 years imprisonment. Hukasyan must also pay 65,000 hryvnias (1,650 dollars) to cover the cost of the forensic examinations. © Irina Domashchenko

Russian POW Sentenced for Murder and Looting

The corporal admitted guilt, declined to appeal and requested he be exchanged.

16 Apr 24

The village of Makarove in Kharkiv Oblast was under Russian occupation for five months from April to September 2022. .

The village of Makarove in Kharkiv Oblast was under Russian occupation for five months from April to September 2022. .

Russian Soldiers Face Trial For Murder of Farmworker

The pensioner, according to the investigation, had asked his assailants not to scare his livestock.

9 Apr 24

Russian troops occupied Velika Dymerka, a rural settlement in Kyiv region, for nearly a month in March 2022. About half of the 10,000 residents remained in the village when Ukrainian forces liberated it on April 1, 2022.

Russian troops occupied Velika Dymerka, a rural settlement in Kyiv region, for nearly a month in March 2022. About half of the 10,000 residents remained in the village when Ukrainian forces liberated it on April 1, 2022. © New Voice/Oleksandr Medvedev

Two Russian Soldiers to be Tried for Rape, Torture and Robbery

Servicemen accused of brutalising civilians during the occupation of parts of the Kyiv region.

2 Apr 24

Ukraine's Armed forces regained control of Makiivka, a village located on the border of Kharkiv, Donetsk and Luhansk regions, in November 2022, after eight months of Russian occupation.

Ukraine's Armed forces regained control of Makiivka, a village located on the border of Kharkiv, Donetsk and Luhansk regions, in November 2022, after eight months of Russian occupation. © Luhansk regional state administration

Court Orders Further Investigation on Russian Accused of Torture

Investigators will now check whether the accused is deceased, a prisoner of war or a fugitive.

26 Mar 24

Russian rifleman Dmitrii Kurashov, captured by Ukraine's forces in late January 2024, is accused of a shooting a Ukrainian soldier after he had surrendered in Zaporizhzhia region.

Russian rifleman Dmitrii Kurashov, captured by Ukraine's forces in late January 2024, is accused of a shooting a Ukrainian soldier after he had surrendered in Zaporizhzhia region. © Security Service of Ukraine

Russian POW Arrested for Murder

The rifleman is suspected of shooting and killing a Ukrainian soldier after he had surrendered.

19 Mar 24

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