Ukrainians have already submitted one hundred thousand applications to the International Register of Losses
Almost 100,000 applications from Ukrainian citizens have already been submitted to the International Register of Damages Inflicted by the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The register records the damage caused by the war and is part of the international mechanism for future compensation and reparations.
The basis for its creation was the State Register of Property Damaged or Destroyed as a Result of Hostilities, Terrorist Attacks, and Sabotage Caused by Armed Aggression by the Russian Federation. It functions as an element of the national damage recording system and is used to implement the “eRecovery” program, which provides for compensation and reconstruction in the territories controlled by Ukraine.
The International Damage Register is the first stage of a global compensation mechanism designed to ensure the submission of future claims for reparations to Russia. The register was created under the auspices of the Council of Europe with the participation of Ukraine, the European Union and 42 other states, and its headquarters are located in The Hague.
“In total, the International Damage Register provides for 43 categories of damage, for which all victims can submit applications without exception. Currently, 14 categories have been opened, covering the most severe consequences of the war — in particular, loss or damage to property,” said Olena Shulyak, head of the parliamentary committee.
Among the available categories are forced internal displacement, damage or destruction of residential property, as well as loss of access to or control over property in temporarily occupied territories. In the near future, it is planned to open applications for businesses, and later for communities and local governments, in particular for damage caused by shelling of energy infrastructure.
“Every damage caused is recorded, verified and becomes part of future decisions of the Compensation Commission in The Hague,” Shulyak emphasized, adding that documenting the damage is already a key element in holding Russia accountable.
The amount of reparations for the affected Ukrainians will be determined by the Compensation Commission in The Hague, which will fully begin its work in 2027.
