The International Register of Damages Has Opened New Categories for Claims
The International Register of Damages Has Opened New Categories for Claims
The International Register of Damages Has Opened New Categories for Claims: What This Means for Businesses and Legal Entities
On August 20, 2026, the International Register of Damages Caused by the Russian Federation’s Aggression Against Ukraine opened the possibility of filing claims in six new categories.
The new categories pertain, in particular, to damage to or destruction of residential real estate, common areas, public buildings and structures, as well as non-residential real estate owned by legal entities.
Which categories have been opened?
Claims may now be filed in the following categories:
• B1.3 and C1.3 — damage to or destruction of residential real estate—residential premises;
• B1.4 and C1.4 — damage to or destruction of residential real estate — common areas;
• B1.5 — damage to or destruction of public buildings and structures;
• C1.5 — damage to or destruction of non-residential real estate not related to business losses.
For legal entities, categories C1.3, C1.4, and C1.5 are of particular importance, as they cover the relevant property owned by legal entities.
At the same time, it is important to distinguish between damage to real estate and losses directly related to business operations. Claims regarding commercial real estate and other direct business losses may be submitted, in particular, under category C3.1, which is already open.
New Opportunities for Legal Entities
The expansion of the list of available categories is an important step in the development of the international mechanism for documenting losses caused by Russian aggression.
For businesses, the issue of documenting war-related damages is of particular importance. Businesses may suffer not only physical damage to or destruction of real estate, but also the loss of assets, income, property, the ability to conduct business operations, and other economic losses.
However, the mere fact of damage to or destruction of property is not sufficient. It is necessary to properly document the damage, confirm ownership of the property, determine the extent of the losses, and compile a body of evidence that will support a claim for compensation.
That is why businesses should assess the losses caused by the war today and determine which of them can be reported to the International Register of War Damages and what evidence needs to be gathered.
Expert Assessment Backed by Professional Recognition
The issue of documenting and compensating for war-related damages is one of the key areas of our firm’s practice.
In 2026, our firm was recognized as the market leader in the practice of documenting and compensating for war-related damages, according to the results of the “Market Leaders” ranking of Ukrainian law firms conducted by “Yuridicheskaya Gazeta.”
The firm’s managing partner, Daryna Vasylivna Kravchuk, received separate professional recognition. According to the “Client’s Choice: Top 100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine 2026” ranking by “Yuridichna Gazeta,” Daryna Vasylivna was recognized as a leading expert in war damage compensation.
We assist clients in documenting and recording the damage sustained, determining its extent, compiling a body of evidence, and preparing claims for compensation.
What Should Businesses Do Right Now?
If a business has suffered losses as a result of the Russian Federation’s armed aggression, it should not delay the process of recording and documenting them.
A properly compiled body of evidence today is the foundation for defending the right to compensation in the future.
Our team is ready to help businesses identify the nature of war-related damages, properly document them, compile a body of evidence, and determine the optimal strategy for their future recovery, taking into account the international and national mechanisms currently available.
