COI Query Response - Ukraine: Methods in the conduct of war by Ukrainian armed forces within Ukraine and in Russia, including targets and treatment of prisoners of war

Country: Ukraine Source: European Union Agency for Asylum Please refer to the attached file. COI QUERY RESPONSE – Ukraine Methods in the conduct of war by Ukrainian armed forces within Ukraine and in Russia, including targets and treatment of prisoners of war Verifying alleged violations in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine was often difficult and, in many cases, delayed due to several practical obstacles, according to Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The Russian Federation did not grant OHCHR access to carry out independent monitoring, despite repeated requests. Travel from occupied areas to territory controlled by the Ukrainian government was also challenging, given the absence of crossing points, the presence of numerous checkpoints, and the need to take long routes through the Russian Federation. Many people were also unwilling to share their experiences via phone or messaging applications because they feared their communications could be overheard or intercepted.
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