Opening remarks

Abstract

The foreword highlights the main directions of the development of criminalistics in the context of digital transformation, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technologies, and the growing global security challenges. The author emphasizes the need to reconceptualize criminalistics as an interdisciplinary field that integrates legal doctrine, forensic science, information technologies, and analytical methods to enhance the effectiveness of criminal justice. Particular attention is paid to the use of digital evidence, the documentation of war crimes, the fight against cybercrime, the application of artificial intelligence, and the strengthening of international cooperation in the field of criminalistics. The significance of international scientific dialogue is underscored as a key factor in developing modern approaches to criminal investigations and adapting criminalistics to the realities of the digital era.