Shevchyshena K. Investigation of war crimes in Ukraine

The thesis formulates theoretical provisions and practical recommendations regarding the investigation of war crimes in Ukraine. The degree of scientific development of the specified problem is studied, the works of scientists, which became the theoretical basis of the dissertation research are analyzed. The content of the forensic characteristics of crimes of this category is disclosed. According to the results of studying practice materials and interviewing respondents, the methods of committing the most common types of war crimes are determined: 1) intentional homicide and infliction of bodily harm; 2) torture; 3) rape; 4) the use of civilians to cover the military (human shields); 5) illegal deprivation of liberty; 6) deportation and illegal transfer, method of commission. Ways of covering up of war crimes of the russian federation in Ukraine: murder of persons (journalists, public activists and figures, etc.); mass burials (“fraternal bogils”); the use of mobile crematoria for burning people killed and tortured by the russian federation in Ukraine; demolition of damaged civil infrastructure; information war − propaganda and disinformation.