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Over 5,000 women, girls killed in Ukraine since 2022, says UN

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Posted on February 20, 2026

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BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - More than 5,000 women and girls have been killed in Ukraine and another 14,000 injured since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022, Sofia Calltorp, head of UN

UN Reports 5,000+ Ukrainian Women and Girls Killed Since 2022

Timeframe Since 2022

Toll and Injuries Reported

UN Casualty Toll for Women and Girls in Ukraine

BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - More than 5,000 women and girls have been killed in Ukraine and another 14,000 injured since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022, Sofia Calltorp, head of UN Women in Geneva, told reporters at a briefing on Friday.

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(Reporting by Kirsti Knolle, Editing by Linda Pasquini)

Key Takeaways

  • UN Women reports over 5,000 women and girls killed in Ukraine since February 2022.
  • An additional 14,000 women and girls have been injured during the conflict.
  • Sofia Calltorp of UN Women shared the figures at a Geneva press briefing.
  • Data underscores the rising toll on civilians amid Russia’s full-scale invasion.
  • Report carried by Reuters with a Berlin dateline on Feb 20, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
UN Women reports that over 5,000 women and girls have been killed and 14,000 injured in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
Who provided the figures and when?
Sofia Calltorp, head of UN Women in Geneva, shared the data at a press briefing reported by Reuters on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Why is this relevant to finance readers?
Escalating civilian casualties heighten geopolitical risk, shaping sanctions, energy markets, and investor sentiment toward European assets and global risk premiums.

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