UN: 3 Thousand Civilians Killed In Ukraine

JAKARTA - The number of civilians in Ukraine who have died has exceeded 3,000 since Russia launched its invasion of the country on February 24, the OHCHR said Monday, May 2.

OHCHR is the office of the United Nations (UN) dealing with human rights issues.

The total death toll, which is 3,153 people, has so far shown an increase of 254 people -- according to data on Friday (29/4).

According to OHCHR reported by Antara via Reuters, the total number is actually likely higher.

Most of the thousands of deaths were caused by explosions from various weapons, such as through missile strikes and air strikes, which had far-reaching effects, the UN office said.

Russia has called its actions in Ukraine a "special operation" to disarm Ukraine and protect the country from fascism.

Ukraine and Western countries consider Russia's reasons to be unfounded.