The United Nations reports that over 16,000 Ukrainian civilians detained by Russia remain deprived of their liberty, with many subjected to torture and ill-treatment. Concurrently, Ukraine's General Staff claims Russia has sustained approximately 1.46 million troops lost since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. The daily reported casualties for Russia were 1,260. Ukraine has not released its own casualty figures, citing operational secrecy.
The United Nations has estimated that more than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians detained by Russia are still being held. Many of these individuals are reportedly kept incommunicado and face torture and ill-treatment, which violates international law. These detentions are a consequence of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
In a separate development concerning the conflict's toll, Ukraine's General Staff reported on August 12 that Russia has lost approximately 1,461,660 troops since the full-scale invasion commenced on February 24, 2022. The reported figure for the preceding day alone was 1,260 casualties. Ukraine has maintained a policy of not disclosing its own military losses, citing the need for operational secrecy.
The United Nations has estimated that more than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians detained by Russia are still being held. Many of these individuals are reportedly kept incommunicado and face torture and ill-treatment, which violates international law. These detentions are a consequence of the ongoing war in Ukraine.