Around 8,900 civilians were reported have been killed by explosive weapons wide area effects, such as artillery, tanks, and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) in Ukraine between February 24, 2022, and February 15, 2024. Further 343 fatal casualties were related to mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW). In total, more than 10,500 civilian deaths were recorded in the country during the Russian invasion as of February 2024.
Number of civilian casualties in Ukraine during Russia's invasion verified by OHCHR from February 24, 2022 to February 15, 2024, by type of weapon or incident
*Shelling from artillery, tanks, and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), by cruise and ballistic missiles, and by air strikes, including loitering munitions and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
**Fire from small arms and light weapons, including as a result of crossfire, sniper fire, escalation of force incidents, and wilful killings, as well as road accidents involving military or civilian vehicles driven by military in the area of hostilities.
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OHCHR. (February 22, 2024). Number of civilian casualties in Ukraine during Russia's invasion verified by OHCHR from February 24, 2022 to February 15, 2024, by type of weapon or incident [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1294156/conflict-related-civilian-casualties-by-weapon-ukraine/
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Number of civilian casualties in Ukraine during Russia's invasion verified by OHCHR from February 24, 2022 to February 15, 2024, by type of weapon or incident [Graph], OHCHR, February 22, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1294156/conflict-related-civilian-casualties-by-weapon-ukraine/
