international crimes

Ukraine to give Vatican list of journalists illegally held by Russia – Zelenskyy
News - 11 October 2024

Ukraine to give Vatican list of journalists illegally held by Russia – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy and the Pope agreed that Ukraine would provide a list of journalists currently held captive in Russia and would discuss the release of civilians and deported children

Russian ballistic missiles hit residential building in Odesa Oblast, four dead, including teen
News - 11 October 2024

Russian ballistic missiles hit residential building in Odesa Oblast, four dead, including teen

The victims include a 43-year-old woman, a 22-year-old man, and a 16-year-old girl. Another woman succumbed to her injuries at the hospital

Russians killed nine civilians in their attack on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast (updated)
News - 10 October 2024

Russians killed nine civilians in their attack on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast (updated)

Overall, this is the 21st civilian vessel to be damaged by Russian attacks since the full-scale war began in 2022.

Jehovah’s Witnesses jailed for six years by sham “court” in temporarily occupied Crimea
News - 09 October 2024

Jehovah’s Witnesses jailed for six years by sham “court” in temporarily occupied Crimea

The convicted men maintain their innocence regarding charges of organizing extremist activities and have requested acquittal in their appeals

Russians execute 16 Ukrainian POWs in active war zone of Donetsk Oblast, marking largest known battlefield killing
News - 01 October 2024

Russians execute 16 Ukrainian POWs in active war zone of Donetsk Oblast, marking largest known battlefield killing

The Prosecutor General's Office is verifying the posted material. Prosecutor General Andrii Kostin described this as the largest known execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war on the battlefield

Russians kill seven and injure three civilians on Kherson market
News - 01 October 2024

Russians kill seven and injure three civilians on Kherson market

Law enforcement officers have initiated a pre-trial investigation into criminal proceedings regarding violations of the laws and customs of war

Russian aerial attack on Zaporizhzhia kills one, injures 32 civilians including children
News - 01 October 2024

Russian aerial attack on Zaporizhzhia kills one, injures 32 civilians including children

One person had been killed in the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, and 32 people, including three children, had sustained injurie

Russians kill judge of Ukraine’s Supreme Court Leonid Loboyko in drone attack in Kharkiv Oblast
News - 28 September 2024

Russians kill judge of Ukraine’s Supreme Court Leonid Loboyko in drone attack in Kharkiv Oblast

The Supreme Court confirmed the death of its colleague

“Broken ribs have already healed, so there’s no point”: what civilians face after captivity and torture to get money and help
Articles - 28 September 2024

“Broken ribs have already healed, so there’s no point”: what civilians face after captivity and torture to get money and help

ZMINA talked about this with several former prisoners who were abducted during the occupation of Kherson, as well as Olena Belyachkova, coordinator of the groups of families of POWs and missing persons at Media Initiative for Human Rights.

Russians strike hospital in Sumy twice, killing nine people and injuring 19
News - 28 September 2024

Russians strike hospital in Sumy twice, killing nine people and injuring 19

Rescue workers and police arrived at the scene to help, but the Russians launched a second strike during the evacuation

Russian army personnel kill four civilians in Donetsk Oblast over past 24 hours
News - 27 September 2024

Russian army personnel kill four civilians in Donetsk Oblast over past 24 hours

Russian forces killed one person in Siversk and damaged two houses. In Toretsk, they killed two people, wounded two more, and damaged a house. One person died and three sustained injuries in Chasiv Yar, where attacks also damaged 11 houses, a multi-storey building, and a non-residential building

Russians kill four and injure 11 in morning strike on Izmail, Odesa Oblast (updated)
News - 27 September 2024

Russians kill four and injure 11 in morning strike on Izmail, Odesa Oblast (updated)

The Russians launched attack drones on Odesa oblast’s southern part

Crimean death toll rises: at least 769 locals killed after illegal Russian draft
News - 26 September 2024

Crimean death toll rises: at least 769 locals killed after illegal Russian draft

The Mission pointed out that the actual number of casualties may be higher, as Russia is concealing its real losses

Death toll rises to five after Russian bombings in Kharkiv on September 24, dozens injured
News - 26 September 2024

Death toll rises to five after Russian bombings in Kharkiv on September 24, dozens injured

Russian army personnel struck an apartment block in the north-east Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on September 24, 2024. The wave of strikes, which officials said hit four districts of the city, was conducted by Russia using guided glide bombs

More men than women applied for compensation after experiencing sexual violence during the war
News - 25 September 2024

More men than women applied for compensation after experiencing sexual violence during the war

The official said this fact "breaks the mold" that conflict-related sexual violence only affects women. While she did not provide an exact figure for those who have applied for compensation, the government reported in early August 2024 that there were at least 270 such cases

Russians killed two civilians in attack on residential area in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region
News - 25 September 2024

Russians killed two civilians in attack on residential area in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region

Russian forces damaged residential buildings and cars

Kremlin’s forgotten political prisoners in Crimea: Human rights advocates urge global focus on Ukrainian hostages at the Crimea Platform
Articles - 23 September 2024

Kremlin’s forgotten political prisoners in Crimea: Human rights advocates urge global focus on Ukrainian hostages at the Crimea Platform

In this article, ZMINA reveals what was debated on the sidelines of the summit, the potential prerequisites for peace, the scale of the crisis involving Crimeans persecuted by Russia, and why raising awareness is crucial to achieving justice

Understanding Russia’s colonial aspirations is key to peace talks
Columns - 16 September 2024

Understanding Russia’s colonial aspirations is key to peace talks

Rory Finnin insists, when discussing peace in Ukraine, it's impossible to ignore the historical context. The Crimean Peninsula, home to Crimean Tatars for centuries, has become a symbol of Russian imperial ambitions. Understanding this complex history is crucial for countering Kremlin propaganda and finding ways to justly resolve the conflict