The United Nations says that, as of May 7, 8,791 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. The UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said another 14,815 have been injured since the start of the invasion. The update showed that more than 75 percent of the deaths occurred in territory controlled by the Ukrainian government. The OHCHR said it believes the actual figures are "considerably higher" as information from some locations where fighting is intense has been delayed, while some reports are still pending corroboration.
UN Says Almost 9,000 Civilians Confirmed Killed In Ukraine, Though Figure Is Likely Much Higher
The body of a civilian killed by a Russian military strike is seen in a shopping mall in Kherson on May 3.