UN says Russian forces committed sexual violence in Ukraine
The UN human rights office verified 1,004 cases of conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine between February 2022 and July 2026, attributing 89% of cases to Russian forces and 11% to Ukrainian authorities. Documented violations included gang rape, genital mutilation and electric shocks to genitals, and most detained victims were men, especially prisoners of war. The report relied on victim interviews but warned of significant under-reporting and said Russia denied OHCHR access to occupied areas and detainees, likely understating the true scale; it also found limited accountability despite some Ukrainian steps.
UN verified 1,004 cases of conflict-related sexual violence.
Context
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The UN report covers cases from then until July 2026. The report says violations may be continuing and could be larger because of limited access and under-reporting.
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