If a Defender goes missing in the war, it is important to know where to turn and how to act.
Not having news from a loved one who is at war is painful, difficult, and very distressing. In such a situation, it is extremely important not to panic, to enlist the support of other close people, and to act judiciously and step by step.
A serviceman is considered missing when there is no accurate information about their fate after not returning from a combat mission, there is testimony from comrades about a possible capture, but this is not officially confirmed, or there are assumptions about death, but due to active combat operations, it is impossible to verify the place of disappearance.
After receiving a notification from the TCC and SP that the Defender is missing, the first thing to do is to clarify the last known location and circumstances of the disappearance. File a search application with the territorial body of the National Police of Ukraine, providing as many details as possible about the known circumstances, identifying features, items that might have been with the person, and contact details of individuals who can confirm the information.
The closest relative of the missing person must submit biological samples for DNA comparison. 24 hours after submitting the application, it is necessary to obtain an extract from the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations (ERDR). Information from your application will be entered into the Unified Register of Missing Persons under Special Circumstances. Register in the Personal Cabinet of the Information System of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.
If there is an assumption of captivity, contact the Joint Center for the Coordination of Search and Release of Illegally Detained Persons as a result of aggression against Ukraine (SBU).
The material was prepared based on the information from the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War