20 May 2025
It is now possible to submit a claim for compensation for damage to non-residential property in Ukraine
The Register of Damage for Ukraine, an international mechanism established under the auspices of the Council of Europe, has opened a new category of claims — A3.2. This allows applying for compensation for non-residential immovable property (such as offices or warehouses) that was damaged or destroyed during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Who is eligible to submit a claim?
You may submit a claim under this category if:
- You own non-residential immovable property located in Ukraine (including in temporarily occupied territories); and
- The property was damaged or destroyed as a result of the invasion that began on 24 February 2022.
What types of compensation are available?
Claims under this category may cover:
- The value of the damaged or destroyed property; and
- The cost of its repair or reconstruction.
Please note: if you are seeking compensation for other types of loss (e.g. lost profits), you should also submit a separate claim under a different category, such as A3.5 (loss of individual enterprise).
What documentation is required?
To prove ownership of the property, you may provide:
- An extract from the State Registry of Immovable Property Rights in Ukraine or proof of a registration attempt;
- Title documents issued before the registry was launched;
- Sale and purchase agreements, gift deeds, or certificates of inheritance;
- Court decisions confirming ownership;
- Extracts from the State Register of Transactions;
- Certificates from technical inventory bureaus;
- Technical passports;
- Documents from local authorities;
- Tax documents;
- Written statements from neighbours, building managers, or other persons able to confirm ownership.
To demonstrate damage or destruction, you may submit:
- Information from the Register of Damaged and Destroyed Property (optional but helpful);
- Court decisions;
- Police reports or criminal investigation filings;
- Extracts from the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations;
- Reports from the State Emergency Service;
- Reports from military administrations;
- Inspection reports from local councils;
- Media reports, including online publications and messenger channels;
- Photographs or videos;
- Written statements from witnesses such as neighbours or local officials.
To support proof of repairs, you may include:
- Repair contracts, completion certificates, or contractor receipts;
- Receipts for materials and photos of repairs (if self-conducted);
- Photographs or videos showing completed work;
- Written confirmation from others who witnessed the repairs.
Additional supporting evidence may include:
- Documents or information from state or local authorities, law enforcement, or courts;
- Reports by international or civil society organisations;
- Media coverage of the event;
- Witness statements from individuals who can confirm the event.
If you require further information or assistance regarding the international compensation process, please contact Victoria Ivasechko.
