Mother Sentenced to 8 Years for Infant Son's Death in Lviv Court

The Trial of Hanna Kravchyshyn

According to Главком: On February 11, 2026, Hanna Kravchyshyn was convicted in a Lviv court and sentenced to eight years in prison for the death of her three-month-old son. The court found her guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm on the infant during October and November of 2025 while in a hospital. Kravchyshyn admitted her guilt in court, stating she lacked maternal experience and confirming she had used physical force against the child. This case highlights the severe consequences of child abuse and the critical need for parental support systems.

Case Details

The court established that the woman repeatedly shook the baby and threw him into a crib with metal sides. These actions caused severe brain injuries that were life-threatening. The infant subsequently developed grave complications and died in the hospital in September 2025, just four days before his first birthday.

Hanna Kravchyshyn was found guilty of inflicting moderate and severe bodily injuries that resulted in the child's death. This tragic incident occurred amidst heightened scrutiny of families under the supervision of social services. Kravchyshyn and her husband have four other children, aged between four and ten. The parents were unemployed, and the family was known to social services. Such cases underscore the vital importance of monitoring and supporting at-risk families to prevent violence and ensure child safety when parents face significant challenges.