international crimes

Russians killed a teenage girl in the Chernihiv Oblast overnight
News - 12 March 2026

Russians killed a teenage girl in the Chernihiv Oblast overnight

Investigators have opened criminal proceedings regarding the shelling for the violation of the laws and customs of war

Seven civilians killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine on March 10
News - 11 March 2026

Seven civilians killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine on March 10

The National Police of Ukraine reported that as a result of Russian military shelling on March 10, 2026, seven civilians were killed in the Donetsk, Sumy, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, while more than thirty others were injured, including in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast

More than 40 police officers injured as Russian drone destroys station in Shostka, Sumy Oblast
News - 11 March 2026

More than 40 police officers injured as Russian drone destroys station in Shostka, Sumy Oblast

Reva told Ukrainska Pravda that, as of 9:20 p.m., the injury toll had risen to more than 40. All victims are police officers

Three killed in Kharkiv in Russian nighttime ballistic strike
News - 11 March 2026

Three killed in Kharkiv in Russian nighttime ballistic strike

Initial reports mentioned four casualties; however, information later surfaced regarding two fatalities. By nearly 9 a.m., the deaths of three civilians and injuries to six others were confirmed

UN’s Independent Commission of Inquiry stated that Russia’s deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity
News - 10 March 2026

UN’s Independent Commission of Inquiry stated that Russia’s deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity

According to a UN commission, the abduction of Ukrainian children to Russia and Belarus constitutes a war crime and a crime against humanity. The acts are widespread, systematic, and coordinated by the highest levels of the Russian government

Russian airstrike on Sloviansk kills 4, wounds 17 including teenage girl
News - 10 March 2026

Russian airstrike on Sloviansk kills 4, wounds 17 including teenage girl

Six multi-story buildings and about 10 cars were damaged in the strike

Russian strike on Kharkiv on the night of March 7: rescuers finish clearing rubble, four people missing
News - 09 March 2026

Russian strike on Kharkiv on the night of March 7: rescuers finish clearing rubble, four people missing

According to law enforcement officers, fragments of bodies were found under the destroyed structures, which forensics experts are attempting to identify; therefore, the death toll may rise. Currently, four residents are considered missing

Casualties rise in March 4 Russian strike on Odesa region as injured man dies in hospital
News - 09 March 2026

Casualties rise in March 4 Russian strike on Odesa region as injured man dies in hospital

The other victims were reported to be in moderate condition. The Oblast Military Administration has not provided a recent update on its current status

Ukraine charges three Russians in absentia over murder of 17 Bucha residents
News - 07 March 2026

Ukraine charges three Russians in absentia over murder of 17 Bucha residents

In February 2026, prosecutors issued new in absentia notices of suspicion against two of the men: Staff Sgt. Pervunin Vladislav and Cmdr. Kim Yuriy. Subordinates under Kim’s command are suspected of the killing of a total of 17 Bucha residents

Russian drone strike on gas station in Sumy Oblast kills one man, injures other
News - 07 March 2026

Russian drone strike on gas station in Sumy Oblast kills one man, injures other

 A 24-year-old man who was in a car was killed. Another man, 22, was injured and managed to get out of the car himself. He suffered severe burns and is being treated at a hospital

Kyiv and Kharkiv hit by ballistic missiles, killing at least 11 civilians, hours after U.S. treasury leader signals possible easing of Russia oil sanctions (updated)
News - 07 March 2026

Kyiv and Kharkiv hit by ballistic missiles, killing at least 11 civilians, hours after U.S. treasury leader signals possible easing of Russia oil sanctions (updated)

A ZMINA correspondent in Kyiv reported hearing a series of explosions at 01:28 and 01:41

Russian military abducted nearly two dozen villagers from the Sumy region border area
News - 06 March 2026

Russian military abducted nearly two dozen villagers from the Sumy region border area

Journalists of "Kordon.media" specify that in Sopych, as well as in the neighboring villages of the same hromada —Komarivka, Bobylivka, Kharkivka, and Sydorivka — the Russians have been attempting to infiltrate since last December

Russia killed nine people and injured more than 30 others in Ukraine on March 2
News - 03 March 2026

Russia killed nine people and injured more than 30 others in Ukraine on March 2

As a result of Russian military shelling on March 2, 2026, nine civilians were killed in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Chernihiv regions, and more than thirty others sustained various injuries, including in the Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Kharkiv Oblasts

Russian military killed seven civilians in Ukraine on March 1
News - 02 March 2026

Russian military killed seven civilians in Ukraine on March 1

As a result of Russian military shelling on March 1, seven civilians were killed in the Kherson and Donetsk regions, and at least 11 others were injured, including in the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions

Over the three winter months, Russia conducted 14 mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
News - 02 March 2026

Over the three winter months, Russia conducted 14 mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

Between December 2025 and February 2026, the Russian military carried out at least 14 mass attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine

Russian attacks leave two dead, 14 wounded in multiple regions of Ukraine
News - 01 March 2026

Russian attacks leave two dead, 14 wounded in multiple regions of Ukraine

Russian attacks on February 28 killed two civilians and injured at least 14 others across several Ukrainian regions, including Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Kharkiv

Four dead in Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast within hours
News - 27 February 2026

Four dead in Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast within hours

The attack killed two men and injured a 53-year-old man

The lesson of Crimea: Rewarding aggression only invites more war
Columns - 26 February 2026

The lesson of Crimea: Rewarding aggression only invites more war

Every year on February 26, Ukraine marks the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol. This date commemorates the largest resistance rally held outside the walls of the Verkhovna Rada of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea