Over 55,000 crimes registered in Kherson region since Russia’s full-scale invasion
Ukrainian prosecutors have registered more than 55,000 criminal offenses in the Kherson region since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The cases include war crimes, collaboration, and violations of Ukraine’s national security.
Key points
- More than 55,000 offenses were registered in the Kherson region since the start of the full-scale invasion.
- The offenses concern crimes against peace, human security, and the foundations of Ukraine’s national security.
- Ukrainian prosecutors reported the figure after four years of registering crimes committed by occupying forces in Kherson.
Why it matters
The scale of registered offenses reflects the severe impact of the war on security and the rule of law in Ukraine’s Kherson region. Investigations into the cases may help establish accountability for war crimes and collaboration.
What happened
Ukraine’s prosecutors said more than 55,000 criminal offenses had been registered in the Kherson region since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The cases concern crimes against peace, human security, and Ukraine’s national security. Separate reporting said the figure covers crimes committed by occupying forces over four years.
How Ukrainian sources describe it
Ukrainian reporting focused on the results of investigations into war crimes and collaboration, as well as on the offenses registered across the Kherson region.
Background
The statistics cover the period from the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.