More than a thousand comprehensive examinations conducted on the facts of Russia's war crimes - Ministry of Justice
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More than a thousand comprehensive examinations were conducted on the facts of Russia's war crimes.
In the first half of 2024, experts from the forensic research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine conducted 1184 comprehensive military examinations. The experts provided conclusions in cases related to violations of the laws and customs of war by the Russian military. This was reported by Deputy Head of the Ministry of Justice Andriy Haichenko, UNN reports.
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According to him, this includes the shelling of water reservoir hydrosystems in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Luhansk regions, damage to residential buildings, utilities and civilian critical infrastructure.
"During a comprehensive military examination, specialists from the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine determine the type of weapon, caliber of shells, distance and location from which the fire was launched at civilian objects. The experts' conclusions become evidence in criminal cases against the aggressor country. We are working to ensure that for each fact of shelling of civilian infrastructure, the Russian Federation is brought to court for violating the laws and customs of war," noted Haichenko.
The Deputy Minister added that in the first half of 2024, the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine conducted 1601 military examinations.
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The Ministry of Justice reportedthat experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise identified more than 30 parts and fragments of the enemy missile that hit the Okhmatdyt children's hospital. Based on this, it was concluded that the attack was caused by an X-101 cruise missile.
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In order to improve the quality of examinations, Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine received a free license to use the innovative product eyesCloud3D.
"This technology uses photogrammetry, which allows for measurements in three dimensions and calculates volumes using images captured by any type of camera. This makes it possible to document all the circumstances at the scene with great accuracy and conduct a detailed analysis of the data obtained. In addition, it is important that the original information can be repeatedly accessed at any time. For example, the circumstances on the ground after the Russian missile attacks remain available for analysis even after the consequences have been eliminated," said Oleksandr Ruvin, Director of KFI.
