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Social and Legal Studios

Vol. 9, No. 1, 2026

Social and Legal Studios

ISSN 2617-4162

e-ISSN 2617-4170

Publisher: Lviv State University of Internal Affairs

Received 29.08.2024, Revised 23.11.2024, Accepted 23.12.2024
Article

Compensation for moral and material damage caused by military actions


Abstract

The study focused on evaluating the current legal mechanisms regulating compensation for war-inflicted damage, particularly within Ukraine. An analysis is conducted on national and international legal instruments addressing compensation for destroyed property, human rights violations, and environmental damage, alongside proposed improvements to these mechanisms. The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of existing approaches and develop recommendations for their enhancement in the context of modern challenges. The findings indicated that national compensation mechanisms face limitations, especially for individuals whose property is located in temporarily occupied territories. Existing legislation allows for the submission of information regarding damaged or destroyed property but does not provide a sufficiently transparent or effective mechanism for obtaining compensation. It is also noted that individuals residing in territories under Ukrainian control have better access to compensation mechanisms; however, challenges remain due to the lack of a unified approach to damage assessment. Recommendations included the introduction of a unified damage recording mechanism, the establishment of a state fund for preliminary payments, and the adoption of international practices in collective lawsuits, particularly as implemented in the US and EU. In addition, the importance of better integration of international standards of reparation into the Ukrainian legal system was emphasised, in particular in the areas of compensation for environmental damage and human rights violations. The results highlighted the need to improve legislation to ensure fair and effective reparations for war victims, as well as the role of international law in this process


Keywords: compensation mechanisms; transparency of legal processes; damage assessment; collective lawsuits; aggressor accountability


Suggested citation

Yanyshen, V., Isaiev, А., Korobtsova, N., & Puchkovska, I. (2024). Compensation for moral and material damage caused by military actions. Social and Legal Studios, 7(4), 132-145. https://doi.org/10.32518/sals4.2024.132
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