More than 12,300 civilians, including 650 children, killed since the start of the war in Ukraine

LThe toll is increasing. More than 12,300 civilians, including more than 650 children, have been killed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which presented its latest report this Wednesday, January 8, more than 27,800 people were also injured in the conflict. In addition, more than 700 medical facilities and 1,500 schools and colleges have also been damaged or destroyed for almost three years.

In detail, between the 1^is September and November 30, 2024, the UN considers that “the incessant attacks carried out using glide bombs, missiles and long-range drones” contributed to the deaths of 574 civilians. According to the agency, this is an increase of 30% compared to the previous year. She estimates that Moscow launched some 2,000 long-range drones in November alone.

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