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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A view of the Brovary village under Russian attack. Two Russian soldiers have been indicted for a campaign of sexual violence in the the village in March 2022 which involved 12 victims including a pregnant woman and two minors.

A view of the Brovary village under Russian attack. Two Russian soldiers have been indicted for a campaign of sexual violence in the the village in March 2022 which involved 12 victims including a pregnant woman and two minors. © Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images

Two Russians To Be Tried for Multiple Rapes

Accused men planned and carried out a series of assaults over a single day during the occupation of a Brovary district village.

17 Oct 23

An apartment block lies in ruins after being hit by a Russian missile in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. According to Ukrainian investigators, Agmerzoev, together with his subordinates, tortured prisoners of war and civilians in the Melitopol district of Zaporizhzhia region.

An apartment block lies in ruins after being hit by a Russian missile in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. According to Ukrainian investigators, Agmerzoev, together with his subordinates, tortured prisoners of war and civilians in the Melitopol district of Zaporizhzhia region. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Russian Commander to be Tried for Torture and Extortion

A colonel kept Ukrainian captives in a narrow pit, ordered their abuse and extorted money from relatives.

10 Oct 23

A destroyed car stands by the heavily damaged house, on April 8, 2022 in Andriivka village, Ukraine. The Russian retreat from towns near Kyiv has revealed scores of civilian deaths and the full extent of devastation from Russia's failed attempt to seize the Ukrainian capital.

A destroyed car stands by the heavily damaged house, on April 8, 2022 in Andriivka village, Ukraine. The Russian retreat from towns near Kyiv has revealed scores of civilian deaths and the full extent of devastation from Russia's failed attempt to seize the Ukrainian capital. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Sentenced for Brutal Treatment of Civilians and Looting

Officer shot and wounded two Ukrainian men and ordered various premises robbed.

3 Oct 23

A building that was destroyed during battles at the start of Russia's full scale invasion, in Yahidne village in Chernihiv, Ukraine.

A building that was destroyed during battles at the start of Russia's full scale invasion, in Yahidne village in Chernihiv, Ukraine. © Ed Ram/Getty Images

Yahidne: Court Hears Villagers’ Testimony

Nearly 400 civilians were crammed into a cellar and used as “human shields” by the Russian forces.

26 Sep 23

Magomed Isayev, a Russian captain accused of cruel treatment of civilians during the occupation of Zhmiivka, a village in Kyiv region.

Magomed Isayev, a Russian captain accused of cruel treatment of civilians during the occupation of Zhmiivka, a village in Kyiv region. © Still from a video by LUTIY 24

Russian Captain on Trial for Cruel Treatment of Civilians

Villagers reported that the occupying forces hunted for young women to sexually assault.

19 Sep 23

Russian sergeant Azamat Kuzbarmakov has been sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison for cruel treatment of civilians and robbery during the occupation of Bobryk, a village in Kyiv region, in March 2022.

Russian sergeant Azamat Kuzbarmakov has been sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison for cruel treatment of civilians and robbery during the occupation of Bobryk, a village in Kyiv region, in March 2022. © Still from a video by ГТРК "Саратов"

Russian Sergeant Sentenced to Ten Years for Beating and Robbing Civilians

Soldier threatened, beat and stole valuables from locals over several days in March 2022.

12 Sep 23

During the three-week long occupation, Russian forces set up headquarters in the local church in Lukashivka, a village of nearly 400 people.

During the three-week long occupation, Russian forces set up headquarters in the local church in Lukashivka, a village of nearly 400 people. © Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Convicted of Brutal Treatment

Man found guilty of looting, holding mock executions and threatening to cut off a civilian’s fingers with an axe.

5 Sep 23

Andrii Medvedev in the courtroom on 20 June.

Andrii Medvedev in the courtroom on 20 June. © Iryna Domashchenko

Captured Russian Paratrooper Pleads Not Guilty

Accused declined to answer questions from journalists during most recent court hearing.

29 Aug 23

Drone shot of Andriy Bohomaz and Valeriia Ponomaryova after their car came under fire near the village of Velyka Komyshuvakha.

Drone shot of Andriy Bohomaz and Valeriia Ponomaryova after their car came under fire near the village of Velyka Komyshuvakha. © Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office

Ukraine: Saved by a Drone

Woman led through minefields by a Ukrainian army quadcopter bearing a hand-written banner reading, “Follow me.”

22 Aug 23

Yahidne resident Ivan, who was held in the basement together with his family and most of the other villagers, showed IWPR around the school basement on August 3, the day of the court hearing.

Yahidne resident Ivan, who was held in the basement together with his family and most of the other villagers, showed IWPR around the school basement on August 3, the day of the court hearing. © I. Domashchenko

Yahidne: “Let the World Know”

Hundreds of villagers were crammed into a cellar to serve as “human shields” for the Russian forces.

15 Aug 23

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