On September 24, as part of the regional platform “Dialogue Between Government and Business,” an online meeting was held on the topic “The Registry of Damaged and Destroyed Property (RDDP) and the International Registry of Losses for Business Entities.” Over 200 representatives of business and government from the Donetsk region participated in the event.
The speaker was Oksana Golovko, Director of the Department of Investment, Innovation, and External Relations of the Regional State Administration.
Participants were briefed on the specifics of how the two registries operate and their significance for businesses whose property has been damaged as a result of Russian aggression. In particular, they discussed the documentation of damaged and destroyed property, confirmation of ownership, conducting inspections, and calculating the resulting losses.
As noted during the meeting, entering information into the RPZM is an important step in preparing a business for subsequent procedures. The State Register is used to keep track of damaged and destroyed property and can serve as the basis for implementing relevant government programs.
Separately, participants were given an explanation of the difference between damage and losses. It is important for businesses not only to document the fact of damage to or destruction of property but also to have confirmation of economic losses. These losses can be determined through an independent appraisal or a forensic examination in accordance with established procedures.
Business representatives were also reminded of the need to confirm ownership of damaged property and to preserve evidence of the damage incurred. Depending on the situation, this may include ownership documents, inspection reports, photos and videos, as well as documents confirming that law enforcement agencies have documented the damage.
A separate segment of the meeting focused on the International Register of Damages for Ukraine. It collects information on damage and losses caused by Russian aggression, and data from the Register of Damages to Property (RDP) can be automatically transferred to it. For business entities, categories include, in particular, damage to or destruction of non-residential real estate, loss of private enterprise, loss of access to or control over property in temporarily occupied territories, damage to infrastructure, loss of assets, costs associated with relocating and evacuating businesses, as well as other economic losses.
Participants were advised to first document information about the damage as thoroughly as possible and enter it into the RPZM, and then submit the relevant information to the International Register of Damages via the “Diya” portal. At the same time, additional calculations and evidence not included in the RPZM may be added to the international registry.
During the meeting, business representatives also asked questions regarding remote inspections of damaged facilities, confirmation of ownership, damage assessments, and the inclusion of property belonging to businesses and municipal utilities in the registries.