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On February 24, 2025, Ukraine and the world will commemorate the third anniversary of Russiaās full-scale invasion. Nearly 1,100 days of war have left behind an immense human toll and destruction.
Here are some facts about this war.
š¹ 12,654 civilians killed ā a 30% increase in 2024 compared to 2023, including 673 childrenĀ
š¹ 29,392 civilians wounded, among them 1,865 childrenĀ
š¹ More than 46,000 Ukrainian soldiers killedĀ
š¹ Tens of thousands are prisoners of war (POW) or missingĀ
š¹ Over 380,000 Ukrainian defenders wounded, with 82% returning to service after recovery
Women on the Frontlines.
š¹ 5,000 women are serving directly on the front lines, among 42,000 women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Targeting Civilian Infrastructure.
š¹ 790 Russian attacks have destroyed or damaged hospitals and medical facilitiesĀ
š¹ 1,670 Russian attacks have destroyed or damaged schools and collegesĀ
š¹ 19,500 Ukrainian children have been forcibly deported to Russia
The Cost of Defense.
š¹ $320 billion spent on armaments over three years:
$120 billion from Ukraineās domestic budget
$200 billion in aid from the U.S. and the EU
Ukrainian Defense Successes.
š¹ For the first time, Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile using the U.S. Patriot air defense systemāa milestone in modern warfare.