Victims in Verkhovyna torture case demand 5 million UAH in compensation

Court reviews claims for compensation of moral damages

A preparatory hearing was held at the Kolomyia City and District Court regarding a criminal case involving former deputy head of the Verkhovyna District Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centre, Anatoliy Chornei, and his subordinates. They are accused of torturing military-liable individuals.

During the hearing, the judge noted the presence of a civil claim from one of the victims, who is seeking 4 million hryvnia as compensation for moral damages. Previously, another victim, Leonid Boychuk, filed a claim for 1 million hryvnia. Thus, the total amount of financial claims under the two lawsuits stands at 5 million hryvnia.

Charges and chronology of events

According to the investigation, in November 2025, Chornei and his subordinates used violence against mobilized individuals. The indictment was submitted to the court in May 2026.

The next court hearing is scheduled for 2 November. The court will determine the guilt of the defendants.