Russia’s Hidden Weapon of War: Sexual Violence Against Ukrainians

 

 

Defined under international law as
a war crime, conflict-related sexual violence extends far beyond rape. Ukraine’s law covers forced nudity, mutilation, sexual slavery, exploitation, and direct threats.

 

Defined under international law as
a war crime, conflict-related sexual violence extends far beyond rape. Ukraine’s law covers forced nudity, mutilation, sexual slavery, exploitation, and direct threats.

Photo: Valentyn Kuzan

Ukraine has documented 401 CRSV cases, though real numbers likely
top 2,000. Ukraine has indicted 81 Russian soldiers and convicted 26 while supporting survivor dignity.

 

An intercepted call between Russian soldier Roman Bykovskiy and his wife
Olga remains one of the invasion's most harrowing pieces of evidence.

Russia uses sexual violence as
a systematic weapon of terror. After verifying 310 cases against captives, the UN blacklisted Russian forces in 2026—a key step Ukraine says must lead to real accountability.

 

 

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Russia’s Hidden Weapon of War: Sexual Violence Against Ukrainians

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