1 / 9The Russia-Ukraine has completed its second year, marking a somber anniversary since the all-out invasion was launched by Russia on February 24, 2022. As the war rages on, the human toll on civilians in Ukraine is reaching devastating proportions. (Image: Reuters)
2 / 9Civilian Casualties: A grim reality | The toll on civilians caught in the crossfire is staggering. According to the latest report from the OHCRH (Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights), the number of civilian casualties since the onset of the conflict is alarming. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 9Civilian casualties have surged to alarming levels, with thousands losing their lives and tens of thousands left injured. The toll, cataloged by age and sex, paints a distressing picture of the indiscriminate impact of the conflict. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 9Men, comprising a significant portion of the casualties, have witnessed 5,017 fatalities and 6,524 injuries. Women, too, have borne the brunt, with 3,093 reported deaths and 4,546 injuries. The toll on children is especially heart-wrenching, with 311 boys and 248 girls losing their lives, along with hundreds more sustaining injuries. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 9Notably, a concerning number of casualties remain unidentified, underscoring the chaos and uncertainty that has gripped the affected regions. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 9The methods of warfare employed in this conflict have proven devastating for civilians. An overwhelming 91% of civilian casualties since the conflict's inception have been attributed to explosive weapons with wide area effects. Mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) contributed to 3.7%, while other weapons and incidents accounted for 5.3% of the casualties. (Image: Reuters)
7 / 9The use of long-range missiles and loitering munitions by Russia has left virtually no place in Ukraine entirely safe for civilians. This strategic choice has resulted in widespread devastation and loss of life, prompting urgent calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities from humanitarian organisations. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 9Sourced from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), a report sheds light on the geographical spread of civilian casualties across different regions of Ukraine. It emphasises the far-reaching consequences of the conflict, with no corner of the country remaining untouched by its devastating impact. (Image: Reuters)
![Finland and Belgium teams hold a banner reading "No War" before the match amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Image: Reuters)](https://images.cnbctv18.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Tennis-Russia-Ukraine-War.png?impolicy=website&width=550&height=300 "Finland and Belgium teams hold a banner reading "No War" before the match amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Image: Reuters)")
9 / 9As the conflict persists, humanitarian pleas for the protection of civilians grow more urgent. The report underscores the immediate need for a peaceful resolution to the crisis, as innocent lives continue to be caught in the crossfire with no end in sight. (Image: Reuters)
