Beta Testing for the International Damage Registry's Claims Process
A beta test for submitting claims to the International Register of Damage (RD4U) has launched on Ukraine's Diia government services portal. This initiative enables individuals, private entrepreneurs (FOPs), and the self-employed to file for compensation for income lost due to Russia's war of aggression. The registry, which has already received approximately 100,000 claims, is now opening new categories for applicants. The Diia app is a central digital platform for Ukrainian citizens to access government services and official documents.
Claims can now be submitted by:
- Individuals who have lost paid employment;
- Private entrepreneurs under the new category A3.5, 'Loss of Private Entrepreneurship.'
This category covers the actual loss of business income, including expected but unrealized profit. Additionally, the Register has begun accepting claims in a new category, A1.2, concerning the forced displacement of Ukrainians abroad. The Register's Executive Director, Markiyan Klyuchkovsky, noted that
'the current number of applications is just the beginning, as all available claim categories are planned to open by the first half of 2026.'
Eligibility for the Beta Test
Those eligible to join the beta test include individuals who lost work as salaried employees (under a labor contract), specialists working under civil-law contracts, and the self-employed. Applications can also be made by those who worked under oral agreements or implied contracts. When filing a claim, applicants must provide:
- Evidence of ceased business or work activity;
- Information on income;
- Proof of special status (e.g., military service);
- Financial statements available electronically through tax authorities.
Citizens are actively submitting information on damaged housing, forced displacement, loss of family members, and harm to health, including cases of torture and sexual violence.
'This is an official claim that will form the basis for future reparations,'Diia officials emphasized. This initiative represents a crucial step in providing support to Ukrainians affected by the war.
The launch of this beta-testing phase for the International Register of Damage marks significant progress in securing social support for war-affected Ukrainians. It also signals the gradual formation of a system to compensate for material and non-material losses, which could positively impact the country's economic and social recovery. The importance of such initiatives underscores the need to aid those who have suffered financial hardship due to the war, as this may lay the groundwork for future reparations and the restoration of justice.
As the International Damage Registry continues to evolve, it has recently introduced a new category specifically for Ukrainians who have been forced to flee abroad. This addition reflects the ongoing humanitarian crisis and provides a crucial avenue for those affected to seek compensation. For more insights into this development, you can read our detailed coverage on the International Damage Register.