The article is devoted to the analysis of the functioning of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine under the conditions of the full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation. The impact of the destruction of institutional infrastructure on the safety of staff and convicted persons is examined. The threats associated with the occupation of penitentiary institutions, forced passportization, and deportation of prisoners are highlighted. The issue of high treason among personnel and the risks of leakage of official information are also addressed.

Keywords: State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine, penitentiary system, national security, law and order, penal institution, pre-trial detention center, places of deprivation of liberty, facilities and camps for the detention of prisoners of war.

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