Ukraine’s Damage Registry Expands
Beginning April 29, 2023, private companies, state institutions, and local government bodies in Ukraine gained the ability to formally record losses resulting from Russian aggression. The Register of Damages for Ukraine (RD4U) has added five new claim categories to its list. Applications can be submitted through the Diia web portal, and the service is open to all legal entities, including private firms, state-owned and municipal enterprises, national authorities, local governments, territorial communities, and municipalities. This move is part of a broader effort to create a comprehensive record of destruction for future compensation claims.
The RD4U registry involves 44 countries and the European Union, and it has already processed approximately 150,000 claims. This high volume underscores the active engagement of Ukrainian organizations in documenting losses. In December 2025, the Convention establishing the International Compensation Commission was signed, aiming to provide financial redress to victims.
Damage Categories and State Compensation Programs
Claim categories now include:
- damage or destruction of critical infrastructure, such as energy and water supply systems;
- damage to non-critical infrastructure;
- damage, destruction, or loss of assets like equipment and machinery;
- costs for repairing or restoring damaged property;
- loss of profit or complete business loss due to hostilities.
Separately, under state compensation programs, over 450,000 Ukrainian families—roughly one million people—have already received housing assistance. Vice Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine and Minister of Communities and Territories Development Oleksiy Kuleba announced this housing data during the International Forum on Cohesion. A special fund is being created using frozen assets from the Russian Federation to support affected Ukrainian families.
The introduction of the damage registry marks a key step in Ukraine’s post-aggression recovery process, as it helps systematize information about destruction and ensures compensation for victims. The active involvement of the international community in building a compensation mechanism highlights global solidarity with Ukraine during this crisis. Such initiatives not only aid economic recovery but also help citizens who have lost homes and businesses find a new beginning under difficult circumstances.
In addition to the newly established damage registry, the Ukrainian government has also introduced initiatives to support businesses affected by the war. For instance, the recently launched 'Anchor Point' program aims to compensate companies for wages during periods of downtime caused by hostilities. This comprehensive approach not only addresses immediate losses but also supports the long-term recovery of the Ukrainian economy.