The new report of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Russia’s war against Ukraine covers the period from February 24 to May 15.
Source: The report by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
“During the reporting period, OHCHR recorded a total of 8,368 civilian casualties, with 3,924 persons killed and 4,444 persons injured. At least 95 girls, 98 boys, 985 women, 1,519 men and 1,227 persons whose sex is still unknown were killed from 24 February to 15 May, and at least 104 girls, 126 boys, 604 women, 907 men and 2,703 persons whose sex is still unknown were injured. However, actual casualty numbers are much higher, since these figures only include the cases that OHCHR has been able to fully verify.”
The members of the monitoring mission received data on the murders of more than 300 civilians in more than 30 cities of Ukraine, probably committed by the Russian military outside of hostilities. These are, in particular, the shootings of refugees’ cars and the murders of people whom the Russians suspected of working for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The UN is also aware of 108 possible cases of sexual violence, including 78 rapes. Experts were able to confirm gang rape, torture, forced public undressing and threats of sexual violence.
The report also mentions violations of the rules of treatment of prisoners of war on both sides. The UN has documented cases of extrajudicial executions, torture, ill-treatment and denial of medical care.
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