Investigations
7 investigationsUkrainian Archive investigates human rights violations in Ukraine through the data we archive, and research we conduct in Ukraine and internationally.
Attacks on Cultural Heritage
Investigation into the attack on Kyiv Shevchenko Park
October 10, 2024On October 10th 2022, Taras Shevchenko Park and the Pedestrian Bridge over Saint Volodymyr Descent were severely damaged in strikes. This investigation examines the circumstances surrounding this event and who is possibly responsible.
Investigation into the Destruction of the Mariupol Synagogue
November 21, 2023During the 2022 siege of Mariupol by the Russian Federation the city's only functioning synagogue was destroyed. This investigation examines the circumstances surrounding this event and who is possibly responsible.
Investigation into Attacks on St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral in Mariupol
August 22, 2023During the siege of Mariupol by Russian and Russian proxy forces from 24 February 2022 until 20 May 2022, the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel was severely damaged by artillery fire, collapsing one of the domes and leaving entry and exit holes in the walls.
Attacks on Economic Infrastructure
Attacks on Public Infrastructure
Investigation into Military Activity at Kyiv Oblast Psychiatric Hospital No.2 in Vorzel February-April 2022
June 20, 2023On 25 February 2022 Russian armed forces allegedly occupied Vorzel, a northwestern outer suburb of Kyiv. During their alleged occupation of the area, Russian forces used the hospital to house troops, and even reportedly set up fortified firing positions on the hospital grounds. Upon their retreat from Vorzel on 1 April 2022 it was discovered that the hospital had been thoroughly looted, heavily damaged, and mined.
Investigation into attack on Izium City Central Hospital
February 2, 2023In early March of 2022 as Russian forces occupied northern Izium, Kharkiv oblast, a hospital in the Ukrainian-controlled part of the city was badly damaged by a direct hit from a munition.
Investigation into attacks on public infrastructure in Zhytomyr
November 3, 2022On the evenings of 01 March 2022 and 09 March 2022 civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, were damaged in two armed attacks on Zhytomyr. Multiple civilians were killed and over a dozen were wounded in the attacks.