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, Mikhail Yasnikov (L) and Dmitriy Markov led the seizure of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station (HPP) facilities and the sabotage of the North Crimean Canal in the Kherson region.

According to the investigation, Mikhail Yasnikov (L) and Dmitriy Markov led the seizure of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station (HPP) facilities and the sabotage of the North Crimean Canal in the Kherson region. © Security Service of Ukraine

Russian Commanders Convicted for Dam Attack

Officers ordered the seizure of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station (HPP) and attacks on the North Crimean Canal.

30 May 23

The inside of the hospital in Trostyanets, a town of nearly 20,000 people in northeastern Ukraine. The medical facility came under Russian shelling on March 18, 2022.

The inside of the hospital in Trostyanets, a town of nearly 20,000 people in northeastern Ukraine. The medical facility came under Russian shelling on March 18, 2022. © Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation

Russian Tankers Guilty of Shelling Hospital

Some 70 medical staff and patients, including women in labour, were forced to shelter in building’s basement.

23 May 23

A destroyed Russian tank is seen by the side of the road on December 15, 2022 in Kupiansk, Ukraine.

A destroyed Russian tank is seen by the side of the road on December 15, 2022 in Kupiansk, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Russian Commander Convicted of Kidnapping Unarmed Civilian

The tanker robbed Ukrainian man and held him at gunpoint before victim managed to escape.

16 May 23

A woman walks by in the city of Chernihiv on November 28, 2022 in Chernihiv, Ukraine. The Chernihiv region found itself on the frontline of Russia's invasion in February, when Moscow's forces were attempting to quickly seize Kyiv.

A woman walks by in the city of Chernihiv on November 28, 2022 in Chernihiv, Ukraine. The Chernihiv region found itself on the frontline of Russia's invasion in February, when Moscow's forces were attempting to quickly seize Kyiv. © Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Russian Sentenced to Life for Shooting Car Carrying Civilians

Soldier killed one passenger, while the others pretended to be dead and survived.

9 May 23

A woman carries food from a charity kitchen after her home was heavily damaged by a Russian missile attack, on October 28, 2022 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.

A woman carries food from a charity kitchen after her home was heavily damaged by a Russian missile attack, on October 28, 2022 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Russian Soldiers to Be Tried for Torture During Ongoing Occupation

The accused men are believed to still be stationed in the Zaporizhzhia region where the alleged abuses took place.

2 May 23

Leonid Shchotkin appeared in a video interview with Volodymyr Zolkin.

Leonid Shchotkin appeared in a video interview with Volodymyr Zolkin. © V. Zolkin

Russian Officer Sentenced for Attack on Residential Building

Although tanker was captured on the day his offence was committed, he was exchanged in a prisoner swap.

25 Apr 23

Russian paratrooper Andrey Medvedev sits in a glass and metal booth in the court in Irpin on April 10, 2023. The preliminary hearing against the 33-year-old, who is standing trial for violence against civilians, failed due to the absence of a defence lawyer.

Russian paratrooper Andrey Medvedev sits in a glass and metal booth in the court in Irpin on April 10, 2023. The preliminary hearing against the 33-year-old, who is standing trial for violence against civilians, failed due to the absence of a defence lawyer. © Iryna Domashchenko/IWPR

Captured Russian Paratrooper to be Tried for Irpin War Crimes

Case concerning the alleged abuse of civilians delayed after defence attorney said it fell outside his jurisdiction.

18 Apr 23

Bombed-out hotel "Ukraine" in the centre of Chernihiv.

Bombed-out hotel "Ukraine" in the centre of Chernihiv. © Iryna Domashchenko

First Appeal Over in Absentia Trial

Defence lawyer contests circumstances surrounding identification of military man convicted of war crimes.

11 Apr 23

On March 27, the Kyiv-Svyatoshinsky district court, in Kyiv region, sentenced in absentia Russian intelligence sniper Chingis Dambaev to 12 years in prison for hitting a civilian and almost shooting him, in violation of the laws and customs of war.

On March 27, the Kyiv-Svyatoshinsky district court, in Kyiv region, sentenced in absentia Russian intelligence sniper Chingis Dambaev to 12 years in prison for hitting a civilian and almost shooting him, in violation of the laws and customs of war. © Irina Domashchenko

Exchanged Russian Sniper Convicted for Striking Civilian

In March 2022, a drunk soldier hit and attempted to shoot a Ukrainian man after spotting a skull-shaped tattoo on his hand.

4 Apr 23

Image from the scene of the event from video surveillance cameras.

Image from the scene of the event from video surveillance cameras. © Office of the Prosecutor General

Ukraine: Shot in the Back

Victims suffered at least 12 gunshot wounds and died at the scene.

28 Mar 23

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