In Pictures: Four years of Ukraine war

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By APFebruary 24, 2026 at 11:36 AM

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In Pictures: Four years of Ukraine war

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Four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the conflict continues with immense human and physical costs. The UN reports over 15,000 civilian deaths, including at least 763 children, and over 40,600 injured. Military casualties are staggering, with estimates suggesting Russia has suffered approximately 1.2 million casualties and Ukraine between 500,000 and 600,000. Millions of Ukrainians have been displaced, with 5.3 million seeking refuge in Europe and 3.7 million internally displaced. Cities have been devastated, and infrastructure, including healthcare and energy facilities, has been targeted. The year 2025 saw a significant increase in civilian casualties compared to 2024.

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Human Rights

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Conflict

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Approximately 5.3 million Ukrainians have sought refuge in Europe.

statistic — null95% confidence

Reconstruction costs for Ukraine are projected to reach $588bn over the next decade.

statistic — World Bank90% confidence

More than 15,000 civilians have died in Ukraine since the invasion began.

statistic — United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission90% confidence

Russia has had approximately 1.2 million casualties, including up to 325,000 soldier deaths.

statistic — Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)80% confidence

55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died.

statistic — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy70% confidence

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Bakhmut 30% Bucha 35% World Health Organization 40% Kyiv 40% Europe 50% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 60% World War II ×260% Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) ×265% United Nations (UN) ×375% Russia ×490% Ukraine ×795%

Keywords

ukraine war 100% civilian casualties 90% military casualties 80% russian invasion 70% human cost 60% internally displaced 50% refugees 50% security dynamics 40% world war ii 40%

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Al Jazeera

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News Report

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90%

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Ukraine

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