This article explores the legal nature of sexual war crimes in the context of armed conflict, particularly with reference to the ongoing war in Ukraine. It emphasizes the systematic use of sexual violence as a tool of terror, repression, humiliation, and the destruction of social structures. The article examines the compliance of such acts with international humanitarian law.
The article is devoted to the study of conflict-related sexual violence during armed aggression against the state, which is equivalent to the destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, religious group as such, which is a component of a crime against humanity. The Russian invaders have created many victims of criminal offences against peace, human security and international law and order, life and health, humanity, personal integrity and freedom.
Summary. The process of successfully investigating crimes against sexual freedom and sexual integrity depends directly on how correctly and clearly the forensic characterization of the criminal offense has been established. In cases where a criminal offense is committed by a group of persons, as well as against a minor, during the investigation, investigators have many difficulties. Therefore, it is important to give a correct description of this criminal offense, and provide answers to some questions.