International Damage Registry Acknowledges New Categories for Victims of Russia-Ukraine War
The International Damage Registry, established to document and quantify damages caused by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, has recently expanded its scope by introducing two new categories of claims.
These additions allow for more precise registration of cases involving forced displacement and deportation of both children and adults, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of the damage tracking system.
According to an official statement published on the registry’s website, the new categories—A2.8 and A2.9—are aimed at individuals who have been subjected to forcibly relocated or deported within Ukraine or beyond its borders as a result of illegal actions by Russia.
Category A2.8 pertains specifically to cases of violent displacement or deportation of minors within internationally recognized Ukrainian territory, with claims to be submitted by parents or legal guardians.
Meanwhile, category A2.9 focuses on adult victims who have undergone similar violent relocations or deportations.
The registration of these claims marks an important step in documenting and systematically recording the criminal acts associated with ongoing military conflict.
The Damage Registry, initiated in May 2023 during the Council of Europe summit in Iceland, operates out of The Hague under the leadership of Executive Director Markiyan Klyuchkovskyi.
As of May, the registry collected over 27,500 applications across various categories—evidence that the process of documenting war crimes and related damages is actively progressing.
For more detailed insights into the compensation mechanisms and legal frameworks, an in-depth interview with Mr.
Klyuchkovskyi is available.