Battlefield evidence of war crimes: a new model in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine has confronted our state with a challenge that no modern legal system has previously faced on such a scale and with such complexity: how to document serious violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) directly in combat zones and during hostilities in a manner that preserves the evidentiary value of information, complies with international standards, and allows its use in criminal proceedings and future judicial processes.

Equally important is ensuring the continuity and reliability of the transfer of such information to criminal justice authorities without diverting military units from their combat missions or creating additional risks for personnel. ...