The Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U) has reached a significant milestone, with over 10,000 claims submitted for compensation related to the destruction of residential housing caused by Russian aggression. This was reported by the RD4U on October 1. This achievement is a major step in documenting the widespread devastation across Ukraine, with the Register serving as a record for future reparations under international law, representing a path toward justice for victims of the war.
Claims have been received from 621 cities, towns, and villages across 20 regions, with Donetsk Oblast — particularly Mariupol — seeing the highest number of submissions.
The demographic data reveals that 61% of claimants are women, and 39% are men, with ages ranging from 18 to 94. Notably, 127 claimants are over 80 years old, underscoring the far-reaching impact of the war across all age groups. To date, the total value of these claims stands at 24.7 billion UAH (over half a billion euros), with the average claim amounting to 54,000 euros. These figures reflect both the individual losses and the broader need to rebuild entire communities devastated by the conflict.
Crucially, 405 claimants have already received compensation through the Ukrainian government’s eRecovery program, and it is important to note that submitting a claim to RD4U does not affect one’s eligibility for eRecovery, and vice versa.
While RD4U is currently focused on claims related to the destruction of housing, it is preparing to open 12 additional categories, including claims for the death or disappearance of family members, involuntary displacement, and destruction of infrastructure. These new categories will allow natural and legal persons, as well as the State of Ukraine and its entities, to submit claims. In the future, non-Ukrainian nationals will also be able to submit claims in English, ensuring the Register remains an inclusive platform for justice and compensation.
RD4U is an essential tool in securing reparations for the immense losses caused by Russian aggression. As the number of claims continues to grow and new categories are introduced, the Register will play an even more critical role in restoring lives and rebuilding Ukraine.