Prosecutor’s Office heads to Mykhailivka‑Rubezhivka: on‑site reception for witnesses and victims of war crimes
On March 10, the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office is holding an outreach reception in Mykhailivka‑Rubezhivka — to make crime reporting more accessible, assess the needs of residents of remote communities, and safeguard their procedural rights.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
March 9, 2026 · 2 min read
What’s Happening
The Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office is holding an off-site reception for people who witnessed or were victims of war crimes. The event will take place on 10 March 2026 at 12:00 in the premises of the Mykhailivka‑Rubezhivka starosta office at: village of Mykhailivka‑Rubezhivka, Shkilna St., 1 (office 7).
Who Will Be There
The reception will be conducted by investigators, prosecutors and staff of the Department for Organizing Support to Victims and Witnesses of the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office. The aim is not only to collect information but also to provide prompt legal and organizational assistance.
Why It Matters
In remote settlements, people often cannot access offices in district centers. The off-site reception allows authorities to:
- collect testimonies and information about victims of war, international and other crimes;
- assess individual needs (protection, medical or psychological assistance, social requests);
- ensure proper protection of rights and explain procedural options;
- provide legal and organizational assistance in criminal proceedings related to the armed conflict.
"The purpose of the off-site reception is to make justice more accessible for those who, because of remoteness or loss of documents, cannot go to offices. Every recorded testimony is a step toward establishing the truth and holding the guilty accountable."
— Representative of the Department for Organizing Support to Victims and Witnesses of the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office
What to Bring and How to Prepare
If you plan to attend, bring, if possible, documents, witness contact information, photos or other evidence. Even oral testimonies are important — prosecution staff will help formalize them in accordance with procedural standards.
Context and Implications
Effective on-site documentation of crimes speeds up investigations and increases the chances of holding perpetrators accountable. The right of access to justice is part of restoring normal life in communities after the war; therefore such initiatives are systemic in nature and align with recommendations from human rights and international bodies on documenting war crimes.
If you know someone who may be a victim or witness — inform them of the time and place of the reception. By bringing justice processes closer to people, we make their outcomes higher-quality and fairer.
