UN rights chief reports civilian harm in Ukraine war
The UN human rights office verified 15,280 civilians killed or injured in Ukraine during the first eight months of the year.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that the war in Ukraine had caused extensive civilian casualties and rights violations. He called for urgent action toward a negotiated peace and accountability.
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- 15,280civilians
The UN human rights office verified 15,280 civilians killed or injured in Ukraine during the first eight months of the year.
“his office had verified some 15,280 civilians killed and injured in Ukraine during the first eight months of this year”
- 55%
Civilian deaths and injuries in Ukraine during the first eight months of the year were 55% higher than in the same period in 2025.
“55 per cent more than in the same period in 2025”
- 1,000cases
The UN rights office documented more than 1,000 cases of sexual violence against civilians and prisoners of war.
“Of more than 1,000 cases documented”