Corporate Claims Open in the Global Damage Register
A new filing category, C3.2, is now live in the international Register of Damages (RD4U), enabling legal entities to report the loss of control over property located in territories occupied by Russia. Applications are submitted through the Diia application. The category applies to assets where control was lost on or after 24 February 2022 as a result of Russian aggression, and also to property that was located in occupied territory but regained by its owner after liberation.
This expansion broadens Ukraine's effort to document corporate losses through an internationally supported system. Ukrainian legal entities of any ownership form are eligible, including state enterprises, commercial partnerships, state associations, and holding companies. Claims may cover property value, lost profits, and the complete loss of a business. Applicants must submit documents proving their property rights, the asset's location, the circumstances of losing control, a damage assessment, and the methodology used for the calculation.
Inside the International Compensation Mechanism
The RD4U is the first step in an international compensation mechanism for damage, losses, or harm caused by Russia's aggression against Ukraine since 24 February 2022. Ukraine established the registry alongside the European Union and 43 other nations. It is designed to receive claims in more than 40 categories, including deaths, torture, sexual violence, physical injuries, forced displacement and resettlement, loss of property and income, damage to critical infrastructure, and harm to cultural heritage and the environment.
'From now on, legal entities can use Diia to submit a compensation claim under category C3.2 — Loss of control over property in temporarily occupied territories,' the press service said.
The purpose of the new category is to make it easier for businesses affected by Russian aggression to obtain compensation, restore operations, and offset their losses, which could positively affect Ukraine's wider economy. It also signals continued international support for Ukraine's efforts to achieve justice for all those harmed by the war.
As the international community continues to address the repercussions of the ongoing conflict, the newly introduced category for corporate claims in the Global Damage Register highlights the evolving framework for compensation. In addition to property losses, recently accepted claims for humanitarian spending and demining are crucial in supporting Ukraine's recovery efforts and ensuring accountability for damages incurred during these challenging times.