Use of Modern Information Technologies in the Investigation of War Crimes

Abstract

The article develops a legal and applied framework for the use of modern information technologies in the investigation of war crimes under Chapter XIX of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, with a focus on wartime standards for the collection, verification and preservation of digital evidence. The methodology integrates criminalistics, digital forensics, OSINT, satellite imagery, criminal analytics platforms and Artificial Intelligence tools to ensure the reproducibility of results, procedural integrity and an unbroken chain of custody. Particular attention is paid to open-source verification techniques, the evidentiary value of satellite data, and the procedural compatibility of analytical systems (including Analyst’s Notebook and Maltego) with judicial requirements for admissibility. The article substantiates that the implementation of ISO/IEC 27037:2012, standardized investigative protocols, secure interoperable databases and transparent AI auditing is essential for ensuring the reliability, resilience and international accountability of war crime investigations in conditions of armed conflict.