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Russia conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 34 organized-violence events in Russia, down -60% from 86 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 100.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 299 events and 556 estimated deaths were recorded in Russia. That is -69% on the previous 12 months. 100% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 225.
The most affected areas over the last 90 days were Belgorod oblast (20), Kursk oblast (9), Krasnodar krai (2). Together they hold 91% of the period's events.
The most frequently recorded parties over the last 12 months were Government of Russia (Soviet Union), Government of Ukraine, IS.
Events in Russia, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgorod oblast | 20 | -55% | 145 | 204 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Kursk oblast | 9 | -40% | 78 | 187 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Krasnodar krai | 2 | -67% | 12 | 33 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Rostov oblast | 1 | -50% | 11 | 18 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Bryansk oblast | 0 | -100% | 23 | 33 | 2 May 2026 |
18 further first-level administrative areas had fewer than 5 recorded events in the last 12 months and are not listed separately.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Dagestan republic | Government of Russia (Soviet Union) vs Black Spark State-based | 29 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia (Soviet Union) vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 9 |
| 14 Jun 2026 | Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia (Soviet Union) vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 6 |
| 24 May 2026 | Kursk oblast | Government of Russia (Soviet Union) vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 6 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia (Soviet Union) vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 4 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Kursk oblast | Government of Russia (Soviet Union) vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 3 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Kursk oblast | Government of Russia (Soviet Union) vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 3 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia (Soviet Union) vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 3 |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Kursk oblast | Government of Russia (Soviet Union) vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 3 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia (Soviet Union) vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 3 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Russia (Soviet Union) | 298 | 554 |
| Government of Ukraine | 293 | 518 |
| IS | 3 | 5 |
| XXX365 | 2 | 4 |
| Black Spark | 1 | 29 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 298 | 100% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 0% |
Long-run view: events per year
| Year | Events | Est. deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 28 | 53 | |
| 2018 | 21 | 38 | |
| 2019 | 12 | 26 | |
| 2020 | 18 | 33 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 32 | 67 | |
| 2023 | 87 | 204 | |
| 2024 | 734 | 10,590 | |
| 2025 | 537 | 4,433 | |
| 2026 (to date) | 137 | 266 |
Annual figures from the UCDP GED main release (through the last full year) plus Candidate Events for the current year, which are provisional.
Recent reports and news
Humanitarian reports (ReliefWeb)
- Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over [EN/RU] ReliefWeb, 10 Aug 2026
- UNHCR Russian Federation MCO: 2026 Funding Update (as of 30 June 2026) ReliefWeb, 2 Jul 2026
- Russia - Severe weather (media, Hydrometcenter of Russia) (ECHO Daily Flash of 29 April 2026) ReliefWeb, 29 Apr 2026
- GIEWS Country Brief: The Russian Federation 10-April-2026 ReliefWeb, 12 Apr 2026
- UNHCR Russian Federation MCO: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 January 2026) ReliefWeb, 19 Feb 2026
- Russia: Revised Operational Strategy Appeal №: MGR65002 ReliefWeb, 22 Dec 2025
- Rule of fear in Russia: A strategy to silence anti-war dissent, says UN expert ReliefWeb, 28 Oct 2025
- Russia: IFRC Governing Board Oversight Group update (Oct 2025) ReliefWeb, 9 Oct 2025
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Russia in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 299 organized-violence events in Russia between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 556 deaths.
Is violence in Russia increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (34) were down -60% from the preceding 90 days (86).
Which regions of Russia are most affected?
Over the last 90 days the most events were recorded in Belgorod oblast (20), Kursk oblast (9), Krasnodar krai (2), Rostov oblast (1).
What kind of violence is recorded in Russia?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Russia, 100% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Candidate Events for the current year are provisional and may be revised in the next annual GED release. See methodology.