The country’s Russian invasion of the country began in February 2022 and “This year has experienced intense attacks along the front line and massive air strikes, largely in populated areas” he said THE Human Rights Council in Geneva.
“In some cities in front -line communities, almost all accommodation has been damaged or destroyed.”
In addition, on September 6, Russia would have launched the largest air attack in war, deployment of 823 ammunition across Ukraine during the night, including 810 long -range drones and 13 powerful missiles.
Save victims’ numbers
“The damage to Ukrainian civilians have increased sharply, with total victims in the first eight months of the year increasing by 40% compared to 2024. In July, we documented the greatest number of civilian victims in a month in more than three years,” he said.
The High Commissioner Office, OhchrDocused more than 50,000 civilians killed and injured, including more than 3,000 children, since the start of the war.
Continuous attacks against power plants, gas facilities, bridges, railways and other critical infrastructure, disrupt daily life and essential services, he said.
Vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly and people with disabilities, are the most affected and “the appearance of winter will only increase their living conditions”.
Although Russia has reported civilian victims at much lower levels, resulting from alleged Ukrainian forces attacks, the OHCHR has not been able to check the figures, he said.
Extrajudicial detentions and executions
Meanwhile, Russia has stopped a large number of Ukrainian civilians and military staff. Ohchr published a report last week which details the violations imposed on civilian detainees.
“In many cases, People living in an occupied territory were arbitrarily seized from the street and held for weeks, months, or even years. In a large number of cases, these detentions can constitute forced disappearances, ”said Türk.
Ohchr recorded 90 extrajudicial executions of Ukrainian civilians held by the Russian authorities, as well as by 38 death deaths resulting from torture, lack of medical care or bad conditions.
“Rooted” impunity in law
“We have also documented models of torture and systematic ill -treatment, including sexual violence, against Ukrainian civilian prisoners. My staff had already recorded these same violations against Ukrainian prisoners of war, “he said.
“Changes to the laws of the Russian Federation have rooted impunity For military staff, allowing executions, torture and extrajudicial ill -treatment to be unpunished. »»
The OHCHR also recorded cases of Ukrainian authorities torturing and mistreating detainees related to conflict, including cases of sexual violence, many of which were in 2022.
The head of the United Nations rights noted that the Ukrainian authorities have taken measures to strengthen the guarantees and improve the conditions of detention, but the responsibility is limited.
Deliberately deleted Ukrainian identity
“The Russian authorities continue to perpetuate generalized and systematic human rights violations against Ukrainian civilians in the territory they occupy in the south and east of the country,” he said.
“” Residents are facing increasing pressure to obtain Russian citizenship to access the basic services, or the intimidation of risks, the expulsion and the confiscation of their property. “”
Russian occupying authorities have also imposed their own school study program and introduces patriotic and military education. Surveillance and censorship have intensified, including on messaging and VPN applications. “These practices reflect a deliberate effort to remove Ukrainian dissent and identity,” he said.
The OHCHR teams continue to follow these developments closely, to collect evidence and to document alleged violations of international human rights and humanitarian law.
For the report, they conducted more than 400 interviews in 17 places of detention in all regions under Ukrainian control. For cases of the territory occupied by Russian, they conducted 216 interviews with released detainees.
Call on the parties
“I call the Federation of Russia to arrest all executions, torture, ill -treatment and extrajudicial sexual violence against civilian prisoners and prisoners of war, and to put an end to all practices of arbitrary and illegal detention,” said Türk.
He urged Russia to respect international law in territory under its control; ensure effective monitoring of all places of detention; and grant full access to independent monitors to civilian detainees.
“I exhort Ukraine to respect its obligations under international law in its treatment of prisoners, by protecting them from torture, ill-treatment and sexual violence,” he added.
Put an end to war
The Human Rights Head also called on all parties to conduct rapid, independent and effective surveys on all allegations of violations and to ensure the responsibility of the authors.
“This war must end. The human record on civilians, and on soldiers and their families, is amazing and heartbreaking, “he said.
“Recent reports that Russian military drones have been seen in neighboring countries of Ukraine remind us of the dangers that this war poses in the region and beyond. Every day, when violence continues, the risks of climbing and expansion increase. ”
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
