Search for missing persons: online registration for DNA samples for Ukrainians abroad launched
Kyiv • UNN
Ukraine launches online registration of DNA samples to help find missing persons abroad, which will last until January 15, 2024.
Online registration for DNA samples has been launched for Ukrainians abroad whose relatives are considered missing. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, UNN reports.
To organize a quality search, we need more information. Our citizens can fill out this questionnaire electronically or come to the authorized representative in the regions .
Details
In order to identify bodies, the forensic bureau needs to have DNA from relatives for comparison. Many Ukrainians are abroad, so the Ministry of Internal Affairs has opened an online application for DNA samples to determine in which countries and cities there is a request to open additional biomaterial sampling points.
The announcement also states that applications will be accepted until January 15, 2024, at [email protected].
Recall
On December 29, 2023, Ihor Klymenko reportedthat it has now been possible to fully establish communication with the relatives of the missing persons under special conditions. However, the minister noted that the Ministry of Internal Affairs faced a problem in the search for missing persons due to the need to take DNA.