Working body on identification of fallen defenders' bodies to be created under NSDC – Klymenko

Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Secretary Ihor Klymenko announced the establishment of a dedicated working body to identify the bodies of fallen defenders. This development aims to alleviate the prolonged anguish experienced by families of missing servicemen, who often endure lengthy waits for identification processes. Klymenko emphasized the importance of expediting these procedures without compromising their accuracy, as mandated by the President of Ukraine.

To bolster the forensic medical examination system, Klymenko advocated for an increase in the number of specialists and the provision of favorable working conditions, as highlighted in a Telegram post. Furthermore, the NSDC will oversee the creation of specialized forensic medical examination (FME) bureaus at the regional level, ensuring that these centers focus exclusively on identifying the remains of servicemen.

Klymenko affirmed that this initiative will integrate all relevant state structures under the NSDC's jurisdiction, providing a comprehensive oversight of the entire identification process.

The primary objective of this new working body is to deliver timely results to the families of missing defenders, underscoring that detailed explanations of the system's shortcomings are of secondary importance. Klymenko stressed that the NSDC's mission is to achieve concrete outcomes, prioritizing the swift and dignified identification of fallen heroes.