It has been six months since the Russia-Ukrain war displaced several and spread chaos and conflict. Here’s what the conflict looks like for not just those directly involved but also for the world.
Six months into the Russia-Ukraine war
Six months into Russia‘s full-blown war against Ukraine, the latter is on ‘life support’ and Russian troops are also suffering losses. On the other hand, the rest of the world is suffering from skyrocketing inflation, food shortage, higher gas prices, and several other challenges. The possibility of a nuclear calamity is also looming over as the brutal conflict without an end in the near future. The UN Refugee Agency announced that about 41 million Ukrainians, making up a third of the population were ejected from their homes since February 24.
On Tuesday, the Red Cross issued a warning highlighting the crisis in Ukraine is taxing the humanitarian system. It mentioned a long-term effect on its ability to respond to emergencies across the globe. As per Francesco Rocca, the war has pushed people to a “crucial breaking point”. Rocca is the president of the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) and Red Crescent Societies. He added that “the tragic knock-on effects are only mounting, with rising food and fuel prices and deepening food crises”.
What do official numbers look like?
Since 24 February, over 5,587 deaths and 7,890 injuries have been reported among civilians. However, the real numbers are expected to be higher. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), most of the victims who were hurt or killed were victims of explosive weapons such as missiles, artillery, and air attacks.
On August 22, General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi announced about 9,000 service members perished in the war. General Zaluzhnyi is the commander of the Ukrainian armed forces. He did not reveal specifics but, these were the first details shared by a high-ranking official. So far, the number of deaths and injuries from the Russian side is undisclosed. The US intelligence estimates around 15,000 deaths among Russian soldiers. The agency believes about 45,000 or more soldiers were wounded so far.
