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Rostov oblast, Russia: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Rostov oblast, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 1 organized-violence events in Rostov oblast, Russia, down -50% from 2 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 1.
The 12-month total for Rostov oblast stands at 11 events and 18 estimated deaths. That is +175% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 14 and 19. 100% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 12.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Russia (Soviet Union) - Government of Ukraine (11 events, 18 estimated deaths).
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Events in Rostov oblast, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Rostov oblast, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Taganrog urban okrug | 4 | 5 |
| Neklinovskiy rayon | 1 | 2 |
| Bataysk urban okrug | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | Rostov oblast | Government of Russia vs Government of Ukraine State-based, 1 civilian | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Russia | 11 | 18 |
| Government of Ukraine | 11 | 18 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Russia (Soviet Union) - Government of Ukraine | 11 | 18 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 11 | 100% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Rostov oblast in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 11 organized-violence events in Rostov oblast between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 18 deaths (range 14 to 19).
Is violence in Rostov oblast increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (1) were down -50% from the preceding 90 days (2).
Who are the main armed actors in Rostov oblast?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Russia (11 events), Government of Ukraine (11 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Rostov oblast?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Rostov oblast, 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.
Other regions of Russia
Belgorod oblast · Kursk oblast · Krasnodar krai · Bryansk oblast
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.