The Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has issued an order to expand efforts in the preservation and processing of information related to potential violations of international humanitarian law. This initiative aims to enhance the collection of digital evidence.
According to Gunduz Mamedov, head of the information collection and processing group for violations of humanitarian law within the Armed Forces, the Military Law Enforcement Service will oversee this new direction. Mamedov emphasized that the integration of algorithms for recording, storing, and processing digital information into combat systems is essential for future legal proceedings.
He noted that data from unmanned aerial systems, aerial reconnaissance, situational awareness platforms, and other digital services will facilitate the documentation of incidents, even in locations where investigators lack physical access. This capability is expected to significantly improve the ability to gather evidence in conflict zones.
Since the pilot implementation of this model began in October 2025, units within the Unmanned Systems Forces have reportedly documented 99 potential war crimes. These incidents include the killing of prisoners of war, attacks on civilian infrastructure, torture, and the use of prohibited means and methods of warfare.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are enhancing their documentation of potential violations of international humanitarian law through improved digital evidence collection. This initiative aims to support legal accountability for war crimes and other violations.