UN Report on Sexual Violence in the Ukraine War
September 19, 2026
A new UN report reveals shocking details of sexual violence during the war in Ukraine from February 2022 to July 2026. A total of 1,004 verified cases of sexual violence have been reported, with 89% attributed to the Russian side. The report highlights incidents including gang rapes and mutilations. Ukraine acknowledges the report as evidence of human rights violations by Russia. However, it emphasizes that the figures are likely underestimated due to restrictions on access to occupied territories.