UN report finds widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war, 89% of cases linked to Russia

 A UN report documented widespread sexual violence by Russian forces in Ukraine. These violations included gang rape and genital mutilation against civilians and prisoners. Ukrainian authorities were responsible for a smaller number of similar human rights abuses. Most victims of sexual violence in detention were men, according to the UN findings. The report highlights the ongoing nature of these abhorrent acts amid the conflict. A UN report documented widespread sexual violence by Russian forces in Ukraine. These violations included gang rape and genital mutilation against civilians and prisoners. Ukrainian authorities were responsible for a smaller number of similar human rights abuses. Most victims of sexual violence in detention were men, according to the UN findings. The report highlights the ongoing nature of these abhorrent acts amid the conflict.