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March 18, 2022

U.N. Says 726 Confirmed Civilian Deaths in Ukraine Is a Significant Undercount
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At the United Nations, political affairs chief Rosemary Di Carlo told
the Security Council Thursday the U.N. had confirmed 726 civilians
killed and nearly 1,200 injured so far during Russia's assault. Among
the dead and wounded are 115 children.

Under-Secretary-General Rosemary Di Carlo: "The actual number is likely
much higher. Most of these casualties were caused by the use in
populated areas of explosive weapons with a wide impact area. Hundreds
of residential buildings have been damaged or destroyed, as have
hospitals and schools."

Meanwhile, U.S. intelligence officials say more than 7,000 Russian
troops have been killed during the first three weeks of fighting -
including young conscripts forced into Russian military service. 


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