https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-condemns-shocking-pattern-of-sexual-violence-by-russia-in-ukraineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-condemns-shocking-pattern-of-sexual-violence-by-russia-in-ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-condemns-shocking-pattern-of-sexual-violence-by-russia-in-ukraine#u80255Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:25:44 +0000The United Nations has documented 1,004 verified cases of sexual violence during the Russian invasion of Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to July 31, 2026. The UN attributes 89 percent of these cases to Russian forces, describing the acts as abhorrent and part of a shocking pattern. Victims include civilians and prisoners of war, with reports indicating that most victims are men. The findings highlight a systemic campaign of violence that includes the targeting of children as young as four years old.Why it mattersThese findings come from a formal UN investigation into human rights violations du