Torture as a Tactic: The Systematic Abuse of Ukrainian Men by Russian Forces The latest report from the Wall Street Journal reveals that Russia's military campaign against Ukraine has evolved to include a disturbing core strategy: using sexual violence as a tool to break and terrorize soldiers and civilians.
Since the full scale invasion began in 2022, Russian forces have employed this tactic with alarming frequency.
According to UN data, at least 310 documented cases of alleged sexual violence by Russian forces during the war have been reported.